Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy - Tenure Track

Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy - Tenure Track
Tenure Track Faculty Position/ AY 2027-2028
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Eastern Connecticut State University, the state's public liberal arts university serving approximately 4500 students, offers a wide range of undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional studies, as well as selected graduate programs. Located in historic Windham County in the heart of eastern Connecticut, the University is midway between New York City and Boston and only a short drive from Hartford, the state capital.

We invite applications from candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity and scholarship, student advisement, university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.

Department: Education
Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, in Physical Education Pedagogy Qualifications: The successful candidate must have:

• A doctoral degree in physical education, health education, curriculum development, or a closely related field; ABD near completion may be considered, however evidence of completion of doctorate will be required for employment. Undergraduate and Master degree in physical education or closely related field preferred.
• At least three years successful physical education/health teaching experience, PreK-12. Preference

will be given to a candidate with experience at both the PreK/ elementary and secondary levels.

• Relevant experience teaching in higher education is preferred.

Position Description: Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in physical education methods and pedagogy, secondary physical education methods, exercise science, assessment in physical education, adapted physical education, adventure education, team and individual sports, and other teacher certification courses as needed; supervision of teacher ·candidates in their clinical and student teaching experiences is also expected. Candidates will also be expected to engage in scholarly research/ creative activities, advise students, participate in department committees, and continue their professional development.

To apply: Applicants should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact details for three references to J azzHR at: Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy - Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor in Physical Education. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy - Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern .

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: View phone number on us.fitly.work or via email at: View email address on us.fitly.work .