Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate or Non-Tenure-Track Instructor or Professor of Practice in Exercise Science

Ripon College Board Of Trustees; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripon College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month position in Physical Education and Health, at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor or Instructor/Professor of Practice. Initial appointment in August 2027, with responsibilities in teaching, advising, and service. Candidates must hold a Ph.D./Ed.D or M.S./M.Ed and show strong plans for research involving students.

The department seeks dedication to active learning, diversity, and collaboration with colleagues and the community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D in Physical Education or closely related field or M.S./M.Ed with four years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Ability to establish an effective research agenda with student involvement.
• Strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education and Health courses such as Personal and Community Health Problems and School Health Curriculum.
• Advise students and engage in service to college and community.
• Develop curricula and possibly courses building on established curricula.

Skills

Student engagement

Research agenda development

Teaching diverse populations

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D in Physical Education or closely related field

M.S./M.Ed with four years K-12 teaching experience

Job description

The Department of Exercise Science at Ripon College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position as tenure-track Associate Professor or Assistant Professor, or as non-tenure-track Instructor or Professor of Practice, with initial appointment in August 2027. The position's area of specialization is Physical Education and Health. This is a 9-month position committed to the academic and professional preparation of Physical Education and Health teaching majors.Applicants are required to have a M.Ed., M.S., Ph.D., or Ed.D in Physical Education or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Candidates with an M.S. or M.Ed must have professional experience in the field. Candidates with a Ph.D. must have the ability and willingness to establish an effective research agenda with student involvement. Primary responsibilities include teaching physical education courses such as Personal and Community Health Problems, School Health Curriculum, Adapted Physical Education, and various teaching fundamentals courses. Other teaching responsibilities may include Sports Nutrition and Motor Learning. Additional expectations include advising students in the department, service to the college, department, and community, as well as active involvement in professional organizations.Required Qualifications:Ph.D./Ed.D in Physical Education (or a closely related field) or M.S./M.eD. with at least four years of professional K-12 teaching experience in physical education and healthAbility to teach a variety of classes related to physical education and healthCandidates with a Ph.D./Ed.D. will have a clearly articulated research agendaCandidates with a M.S./M.Ed. will demonstrate how their experience in the field will inform their teaching.Strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagementPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching one or more of the following courses: Personal and Community Health Problems, School Health Curriculum, Adapted Physical Education, Instructional Strategies in Physical Education, Sport Nutrition, and/or Motor LearningDemonstrated experience working in multicultural environments and interest in developing curricula related to diverse populationsWillingness to develop courses building on the established curriculaEvidence of successful collaborative work across disciplinesAbility to establish a research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate studentsCommitment to undergraduate advising Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate research projectsTeacher Licensure/CertificationPrior experience in the K-12 classroomApplicants should submit the following documents as PDF files to Dr. Brittany Followay, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail] or via the Ripon Jobs Portal.Letter of interestCurriculum vitaeTeaching philosophyUnofficial transcriptsContact information for three referencesRipon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to nondiscriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.