Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Job Details

The Coastal Carolina University Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program in the Teacher Education Department, beginning August 2025.

This faculty position requires teaching courses in the PETE program to pre-service teachers, advising students, providing professional, community, and university service, and mentoring and supervising students in field placements. Scholarship that advances the field, including research and publication, is required. The Teacher Education Department supports and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek a colleague who shares the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals.

Required qualifications are a doctorate degree in Physical Education or closely related field completed no later than the end of the first academic year, knowledge of and experience planning, teaching, and assessing standards-based physical education, and show evidence of an emerging research agenda related to physical education.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Currently holds or previously held a license in physical education.

-University level teaching experience, Knowledge of adapted physical education pedagogy

- 3 years physical education teaching experience in U.S. PK-12 schools or the equivalent, Understanding and experience with SHAPE America Standards and the specialized activity categories in PE, such as lifetime outdoor pursuits, adventure education, inclusive school PE practices, team sports, fitness activities, dance, and aquatics.

-Demonstrated teaching success in higher education and mentoring of undergraduate students.

Applicants should submit (a) a cover letter that includes qualifications for the position, teaching philosophy, and research interests; (b) current vita; (C) transcripts; and (d) contact information (including email addresses) for three current references familiar with the candidate's experiences and background. Applications should be submitted electronically at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4720668/assistant-professor-of-physical-education with all required application documents. Applicants that are invited for interviews must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework prior to visiting campus. A review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education Program at CCU is a nationally-recognized program designed to provide South Carolina initial licensure for candidates who are interested in becoming PreK-12 physical education teachers. The Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences is CAEP accredited, and the Physical Education Program is a SHAPE SPA approved program. Additional information about the programs can be found at: https://www.coastal.edu/education/undergraduateprograms/physicaled

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.