Assistant Professor of Physical Education Pedagogy

Springfield College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physical Education to join the Department of Physical Education and Health Education. The successful candidate will teach courses, advise students, supervise fieldwork, and contribute to scholarly activity while partnering with schools and communities.

The position emphasizes developing a strong undergraduate program and opportunities to mentor in master’s and doctoral tracks, reflecting the College’s Humanics philosophy and commitment to

Qualifications

• Must hold an earned doctorate in Physical Education Teacher Education or a related discipline.
• Prepared to teach undergraduate courses including Secondary Physical Education Methods, Assessment in Movement and Physical Education, and Motor Learning.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet the College’s driver eligibility and safety certification requirements.
• Expertise in secondary physical education and assessment, along with inclusive, learner-centered instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Physical Education courses and mentor students in master’s and doctoral programs.
• Advise students, supervise fieldwork, and develop an active scholarly agenda.
• Engage with school and community partners to support field experiences and service.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student advising

Inclusive instruction

Education

Doctorate in Physical Education Teacher Education

Job description

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution guided by its distinctive Humanics Philosophy—the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. In the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building the knowledge and skills to navigate their futures, challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders.

Springfield College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Physical Education to serve within the Department of Physical Education and Health Education. The successful candidate will join a nationally and internationally recognized Physical Education program with a rich tradition of preparing educators and a longstanding commitment to early, frequent, sequential, and developmental school-based field experiences. The position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of physical educators through innovative teaching, empowering advising, independent or collaborative scholarship, and engagement with school and community partners.

For more information, please visit www.springfieldcollege.edu.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

The selected candidate will primarily teach in the undergraduate Physical Education program, with opportunities to teach and mentor students in the master’s and doctoral programs.

Faculty transport students to local school placements using a College-provided van.

Responsibilities also include advising students, supervising fieldwork, developing an active scholarly agenda, and contributing service within and beyond the College.

• Candidates must hold an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Physical Education Teacher Education or a related discipline.
• The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate courses including Secondary Physical Education Methods, Assessment in Movement and Physical Education, and Motor Learning.
• Because school-based field experiences are embedded in program coursework, the successful candidate must hold a valid driver’s license and meet the College’s driver eligibility and safety certification requirements.
• Expertise in secondary physical education and assessment, along with inclusive, learner-centered instructional practices, is expected.