Assistant Professor of Healthful Living & Fitness Education

Posting Details

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Healthful Living & Fitness Education

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22790

College

CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500 College

Dept/School

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530

Vacancy Number

16F-432

Position Number

428

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ), seeks an outstanding faculty member for an Assistant Professor, nine-month tenure-track position in the School’s Healthful Living & Fitness Education (formerly known as Physical Education & Health) degree program beginning August 2022.

The successful candidate will be a Healthful Living & Fitness Education generalist who can teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including, but not limited to, pedagogy / methods courses (elementary and secondary), motor behavior, curriculum development, and intern supervision. Further, the successful candidate will conduct research, publish, write grants, advise students, and provide community engagement and professional service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Physical Education & Health Teacher Education or related field ( ABD strongly considered) with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to Physical Education & Health Teacher Education.
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience in a Healthful Living & Fitness Education (Physical Education & Health) or closely related curriculum both face-to-face and online.
• Academic preparation and professional experiences that contribute to the ability to teach k-12 methods courses.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of successful college teaching experiences in k-12 methods courses.
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience in Motor Control / Motor Learning / Motor Behavior.
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience in a variety of Healthful Living & Fitness Education courses.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience teaching Health and/or Physical Education in a k-12 school setting.
• Experience with edTPA supervision and assessment.
• Demonstrated potential to develop a successful research program and grant activity in Healthful Living and Fitness Education.
• Evidence of a commitment to promoting undergraduate student scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the college and university.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Health and Human Services ( CHHS ) was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. The CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences; School of Nursing; and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an energetic college that seeks to be nationally recognized for its interprofessional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff, and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families, and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences ( SHAHS ) has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Tourism, Recreation, and Sport

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
• (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
• Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
• Exercise Science / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports a Master of Arts in Teaching ( MAT ) and a Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education. Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health
• Recreation, Sport Leadership, and Tourism Management
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.

The SHAHS is located in the newly constructed Veterans Hall ( https://uncw.edu/chhs/veteranshall/index.html ).

College/School Information

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Special Notes to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please note that the following is required:

• Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet the minimum requirements and/or preferred qualifications for this position)
• Statement on Diversity and Inclusion – addresses how you will contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion in the Healthful Living and Fitness Education program and on campus
• Curriculum Vita
• A minimum of three professional references

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

12/17/2021

Job Close Date

01/24/2022
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References
4. Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

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