Open-Rank Health & PE Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track-eligible faculty member in Health and Physical Education beginning January 2027. The role supports undergraduate programs and offers instruction across a variety of modalities.

The department seeks a collaborative colleague focused on student development, diversity, and professional engagement, with responsibilities spanning teaching, advising, service, and field supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Physical Education or related field with at least 18 hours in the teaching field.
• Minimum of 3 years of K-12 Health/Physical Education teaching experience.
• Evidence of scholarly potential and professional development involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Team-oriented with energy, enthusiasm, and ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate Health and Physical Education courses in multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online, evening, weekend, off-site).
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality instruction and assessments across modalities.
• Advise teacher candidates and maintain office hours.
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and university committees.
• Collaborate with school systems and partners to strengthen PDS partnerships.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and professional engagement.
• Supervise field experiences and adjunct instructors for anchor courses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

Graduate degree in Health & Physical Education

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Athens State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track-eligible faculty member in Health and Physical Education beginning January 2027. The role supports undergraduate programs and offers instruction across a variety of modalities.

The department seeks a collaborative colleague focused on student development, diversity, and professional engagement, with responsibilities spanning teaching, advising, service, and field supervision.