Faculty - Tenure Track, PE Teacher Education

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Physical Education Teacher Education within the Secondary and Special Education Department. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate PETE courses, contribute to program management, and engage in scholarship while serving the school, university, and community.

The position begins August 1, 2027. UVU’s School of Education emphasizes preparing educators with reflective practice and partnerships with local

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or closely-related field or ABD with defense scheduled.
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience.
• Experience teaching PETE courses and program management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach professional-level courses and prepare instructional materials.
• Lead the Physical Education Teacher Education Program, including scheduling and staffing.
• Coordinate clinical experiences and recruit students.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research related to PETE.
• Provide service to the school, university, and community; participate in accreditation.

Skills

PETE knowledge

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Program leadership

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in education or closely-related field (or ABD)

Job description

Faculty - Tenure Track, PE Teacher Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2706599
Closing: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure-trackfaculty position in Physical Education TeacherEducation in the Secondary and Special EducationDepartment. The successful candidate will have ademonstrated knowledge of physical education teacher educationprinciples and practices, as well as relevant K-12 teachingexperience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses inphysical education teacher education and related aspects of programmanagement. UVU's School of Education maintains a robust,high-quality PETE program. The position will begin on August 1st,2027.

UVU's School of Education preparesforward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching,reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AIintegration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities,and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on atradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation whilelooking to the future. Growing changes and global connectednessrequire individuals who are open to new platforms for teaching andlearning. The School of Education currently offers undergraduatedegrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educationalleadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, andgraduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several otherprograms. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educatorprofessionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution ofhigher education with over 46,000 students and offers highlycompetitive benefits to faculty. UVU is located in Orem, Utah, nearsome of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem ison the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access tonumerous outdoor activities, including snow sports, hiking,mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU campus is served by awonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runsalong the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School ofEducation has strong ties with other universities and withprofessionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School ofEducation support students in engaged learning by offering manyexperiential learning opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teach professional-level courses. Prepare instructionalmaterials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary.Maintain a student-centered approach to education. Improveprofessionally and maintain currency in the coursestaught.
  
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and recordsinvolving student accountability and performance. Conference withstudents regarding coursework, field work, and academic endeavors.Engages with partner school district teachers and administrators inclinical teacher preparation as well as in supervision of studentsin field placements.
  
• Lead the Physical Education Teacher Education Program,including course scheduling and staffing, clinical experiencecoordination, and recruitment of students.
  
• Participate in scholarly activities, cutting-edge research, andcreative projects.
  
• Provide service to the school, university, and community.Develop positive relationships with colleagues, public schoolteachers, administration, and other education stakeholders.Participate in the school accreditation process. Serve oncommittees and attend faculty and other meetings asassigned.
  
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoraldegree in education or in a closely-related field (or ABD withdissertation defense scheduled; degree must be in hand by positionstart date).
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teachingexperience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of college/university teachingexperience.
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials.
• Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential.
• K-12 teaching and leadership experience (e.g., instructionalcoach, team leader, district coordinator/specialist, PLCfacilitator).
• Experience supporting preservice teachers in a capstone projectand/or student teaching supervision.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Graduate Transcripts

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Content and skills required to teach relevantcourses.
  
• Cultural competencies to work effectively with diverse studentsand colleagues.
  
• Current research in instructional theory, methods, strategies,assessments, technology, innovations, and techniques in preserviceteacher education, including clinical programming and teacherperformance assessment.
  

Skills

• Work collaboratively and effectively with students, universityand school colleagues, and community partners.
  
• Demonstrate excellence in teamwork by contributing to ahigh-performing, collaborative culture across the department,School of Education, and university in support of student andprogram achievement.
  
• Human relations skills, including working with all individuals,including multilingual students.
  
• Manage a productive teaching/learning environment.
  
• Support preservice teachers in performanceassessments.
  
• Provide timely and effective feedback.
  
• Demonstrated research skills.
  
• Evidence of successful teaching, research productivity,service, and commitment to professional development.
  

Abilities

• Work effectively in an environment that values exceptionalcare, exceptional accountability, and exceptionalresults.
  
• Utilize the university course management system (e.g.,Canvas).
  
• Create a welcoming and engaged student-centeredenvironment.
  
• Communicate and relate positively with colleagues, students,and school personnel.
  
• Uphold professional and ethical teaching standards.
  
• Implement emergent technologies in teaching andresearch.
  
• Produce scholarly work.
  
• Engage with students and colleagues on critical professionalissues and innovations.
  
• Serve on the School of Education, the university, and otherprofessional committees.
  

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant'squalifications and ability to perform the job without regard torace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-relatedconditions, genetic information, or other bases protected byapplicable federal, state, or local law.