Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) Teacher Education and Physical Education (24-25)

The Department of Teacher Education at DePaul University is seeking a term faculty member for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach courses in their BS in Physical Education, BS in Exercise Science, BS in Exercise Science/Pre-PT and MS in Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership programs.

Responsibilities would include:

• Teaching courses in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport/Fitness/Recreational Leadership programs.
• Teaching courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Ability to teach face-to-face, fully online, and in hybrid format.
• Assisting program faculty with student advising, program development, and program support as needed.
• Teaching on a quarter system with a 3/3/3 load (fall/winter/spring).

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment. 

Qualifications

Reguired qualifications include a doctorate degree in the general field of Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field required and prior teaching experience at the K-12 or collegiate level.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Online teaching experience
• Generalist willing to teach a variety of courses
• Familiarity with Illinois State Board of Education standards and licensure requirements for Physical Education.

DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated cultural competencies to include teaching in diverse learning communities.

The Department of Teacher Education at DePaul University is seeking a term faculty member for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach courses in their BS in Physical Education, BS in Exercise Science, BS in Exercise Science/Pre-PT and MS in Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership programs.

Responsibilities would include:

• Teaching courses in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport/Fitness/Recreational Leadership programs.
• Teaching courses for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Ability to teach face-to-face, fully online, and in hybrid format.
• Assisting program faculty with student advising, program development, and program support as needed.
• Teaching on a quarter system with a 3/3/3 load (fall/winter/spring).

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment. 

Qualifications

Reguired qualifications include a doctorate degree in the general field of Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field required and prior teaching experience at the K-12 or collegiate level.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Online teaching experience
• Generalist willing to teach a variety of courses
• Familiarity with Illinois State Board of Education standards and licensure requirements for Physical Education.

DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated cultural competencies to include teaching in diverse learning communities.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit all requested materials (including CV, cover letter, and 3 letters of reference) in order to be considered for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information, please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Safety and Security Statement - Clery Act:

A copy of DePaul University's Safety and Security Information Report and Fire Safety Report is available upon request.  The report includes statistics about crimes that occurred on campus and public property immediately adjacent to campus.  The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security, sexual assault and other matters.  It also includes fire statistics, fire safety practices and standards of the institution.  A copy of this report can be obtained by contacting the Crime Prevention Office at 773-325-7775 or by visiting the DePaul Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.depaul.edu .

Title IX Statement:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities.  At DePaul University, the Interim Title IX Coordinator is Molly Lamping Fleck.  Her office is located in Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue.  She can be reached at 312-362-8970, or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.