Dynamic Physical Education Professor: Teaching, Research & Service

New Mexico Highlands University Portal; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Education on the Las Vegas, NM campus. The role focuses on teaching both undergraduate and graduate physical education courses, advising students, and developing curricula.

Summer teaching may be available based on needs. The candidate will pursue scholarly activities and participate in service to the department, college, university, and external communities.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in physical education or closely related area.
• ABD will be considered for the position.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and supervise graduate research.
• Experience addressing diversity in educational settings or communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate physical education courses.
• Advise students on academic and career plans.
• Direct graduate theses, field projects and comprehensive exams.
• Develop curriculum in physical education and write grants where appropriate.
• Provide professional service to the department, college and university.
• Conduct and publish scholarly activities.
• Maintain a 12 credit hour per semester teaching load.
• Prepare and teach online courses using Brightspace.
• Contribute to tenure and promotion processes per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum development

Online instruction (Brightspace)

Graduate student advising

Grant funding ability

Education

Doctorate in Physical Education or related field

ABD considered

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical Education on the Las Vegas, NM campus. The role focuses on teaching both undergraduate and graduate physical education courses, advising students, and developing curricula.

Summer teaching may be available based on needs. The candidate will pursue scholarly activities and participate in service to the department, college, university, and external communities.