Assistant Professor Health & Physical Education

Saint Joseph'S College Of Maine

Job Location:

Standish, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Saint Josephs College of Maine invites applications for a full-time (9-month) faculty position in Health and Physical Education to begin August 2026. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.The ideal candidate will provide leadership for the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program and assistance with the Sport and Recreation Management programwith a focus on high quality teaching and student engagement.Candidates will have knowledge in standards-based curriculum and state education requirements.Additional responsibilities include academic advising service to the college supervision of practicum and student teaching and scholarship.

The Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Saint Josephs College offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical Education Sport and Recreation Management Exercise Science and Health and Wellness Promotion. Tracks in the Exercise Science program include Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Chiropractic Sport Performance Specialist and Double Major with Health & Wellness Promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree is required (doctorate is preferred)
Experience with elementary and secondary teaching in physical education is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching at the college level is desired
Ability to teach in other disciplines within the Sport and Exercise Science department is preferred
Applicants that have completed their doctoral requirements will be considered for a tenure track position

About Saint Josephs College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish Maine the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus addition to its on-campus offerings Saint Josephs College provides certificates undergraduate and advanced degrees to approximately 1200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract retain and develop personnel who support itsmissionand are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives cultures and abilities of all people of good will especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring placement and advancement without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race including hair texture Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles) color religion ancestry or national origin age genetic information military status sex or gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression disabilities familial status protected whistleblower activity previous assertion of workers compensation claim genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination harassment or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ( 115A Heffernan Center).

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A masters degree is required (doctorate is preferred)
Experience with elementary and secondary teaching in physical education is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching at the college level is desired
Ability to teach in other disciplines within the Sport and Exercise Science department is preferred
Applicants that have completed their doctoral requirements will be considered for a tenure track position

About Saint Josephs College of Maine

to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives cultures and abilities of all people of good will especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination harassment or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ( 115A Heffernan Center).