Assistant Professor Teacher Education - Health and Physical Education

The Department of Teacher Education in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2025.  The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses face-to-face and online in the candidate’s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

The Department of Teacher Education is comprised of 27 faculty with 20 initial teacher, advanced teacher, and service degree programs.  The department supports students at all levels of their career pathways and is a partner with schools and programs throughout the South Georgia region.

Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.  For more information contact Dr. Deborah Paine, Department Head, by email dgpaine@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5611.     

Applicant materials should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Interest
• Contact information for at least three professional references (including email)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate-level in the Department of Teacher Education; supervising field experiences and clinical practice; fostering relationships with teachers and administrators across the state and supporting schools within the region; mentoring candidates of different cultures and backgrounds; maintaining scholarly productivity; and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Health and Physical Education or a closely related field by appointment date;
• Successful college-level teaching in physical education courses;
• Commitment to student retention and success;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in the use of technology for teaching and learning;
• Face-to-face and online teaching experience;
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage;
• Knowledge of data-informed and research-based practices;
• K-12 teaching experience;
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;
• A record of mentoring students.

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services prepares professionals for multiple roles in educational, business, and community settings. The College is home to five departments (Leadership, Technology, and Workforce Development, Teacher Education, Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Library and Information Studies). The Dewar College of Education and Human Services is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is an American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) award-winning institution.  In addition, several of the college programs are accredited or nationally recognized by their specialized professional organization. 

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information visit  https://www.valdosta.edu and for more information about the community visit https://www.valdostachamber.com. 

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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