Lecturer

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Health and Physical Education in Athens, Georgia, starting August 1, 2026. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a related field. Responsibilities include teaching HPE courses and supervising student teaching candidates. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills. Applications accepted until October 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in a related field by the start date.
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate HPE and sport pedagogy classes.
• Supervise physical education teacher candidates.
• Provide high-quality educational assistance to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technological skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Health & Physical Education

Job description

Overview

Position Information: Classification Title Lecturer; FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer; Contract Type Academic (9 mo.); Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track. The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer in the area of Health and Physical Education (HPE)/Sport Pedagogy, to begin August 1, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Health & Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Kinesiology, or a closely related field of study by the start date of the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate HPE and sport pedagogy classes (face-to-face) within the current program curriculum. The teaching load consists of seven three-credit sections (21 credit hours) across the academic year.
• Supervise physical education teacher candidates in student teaching placements.
• Provide high-quality educational assistance to individual students.
• Contribute to service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels, when requested.
• Provide programmatic, technological, and pedagogical support to the PEDB Program.

Additional Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Health & Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Kinesiology, or a closely related field of study by the start date of the position.
• Ability to effectively teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the current HPE/Sport Pedagogy curriculum.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and technological skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of extensive professional background in college/university teaching.
• Evidence of innovative professional teaching methods.
• Evidence of ability to establish and cultivate partnerships with local schools and school districts.
• Ability to demonstrate strong evidence of, and commitment to, teaching excellence and student learning.

Background and Other Information

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit all of the following: a letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities and required qualifications of the position as described above; Curriculum vitae; Teaching statement (2-page maximum); The contact information for three professional references will be collected as part of the application process. For finalists, the UGAJobs system will automatically request letters of reference directly from the listed contacts. Finalists will be unable to schedule an on-campus interview until all three letters of reference have been received. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Bryan McCullick, [e-mail]. Deadline for Application: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. All applications received by October 6, 2025, are assured of full consideration. Location: Athens Area.

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

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