Physical Education Faculty Opportunity in Urban Education

3 weeks ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Metropolitan State College of Denver Full time
Company Overview

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leading institution in urban education, serving over 16,000 students from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth. Our unique location in downtown Denver allows us to connect with the local community and provide students with real-world experiences.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this position is $65,000 - $84,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MSU Denver offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced faculty member to join our Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program. This is a tenure-track position that will focus on teacher preparation and supervision of field experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical education and a commitment to urban education.

Responsibilities
  • Teach 9 semester hours of day and/or evening in-person, hybrid or online courses in undergraduate PETE major
  • Teach a wide variety of PETE courses, including Risk Prevention, Elementary Methods, Adapted PE, Team and Individual and Dual Activities, PE/HE for Elementary Teachers, Fields, Student teaching
  • Advising and support for undergraduate students; five schedule hours per week
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the PETE program on program and course development and evaluation
  • Develop positive reciprocal relationships with Denver metro area schools and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective P-12 physical educators
  • Research and service to the Department, School, University and professional community
  • Develop and implement a research agenda that includes publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts and presentations at peer-reviewed professional conferences
  • Program recruitment and retention efforts
Qualifications
  • Doctorate in Physical Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Kinesiology, or related field. ABD (all but dissertation) candidates are welcome to apply, however the required degree must be conferred by August 2026
  • Experience with and commitment to the educational needs of population-dense/urban areas, including first-generation, adult, working, and other identity representations
  • Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience teaching elementary physical education in an elementary school setting (public, private, charter, K-5, K/P-6, K/P-8)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate or terminal degree in Physical Education Pedagogy with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction, Equity and Diversity, or Educational Leadership
  • 4 or more years of full-time experience teaching elementary physical education in an elementary U.S. (public or charter) grades P-2 in a population dense/urban community school setting
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in a teacher preparation program as a faculty member in a physical education teacher preparation program teaching elementary methods courses
  • Experience teaching a wide variety of courses in the major
  • Supervision of PETE teacher candidates and/or experience as a mentor teacher or teacher leader/evaluator
  • Understanding of national/state standards in PETE and PE; state or school district-wide initiatives for physical education and education trends
  • Demonstrated leadership positions (adult/youth programming, school leadership, family/caregiver communications)
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment meeting the educational needs of students from a population dense/urban population, diverse student populations including traditional, first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, adult, military, second career, second chance, concurrent high school/college students, and students with mental health, learning, or physical differences
  • Demonstrated leadership working with urban schools and/or Denver-Metro area schools to develop positive relationships and partnerships
  • Demonstrated Trauma Informed practices
  • Demonstrated Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate as a part of a collective team culture and advancement of the mission, vision, values of the program
  • Demonstrated understanding and advocacy around laws and policies for PETE education of current issues in the profession of K-12 PETE in Colorado and Nationally
  • Demonstrated continuous professional development
  • Experience teaching in Canvas or similar online course delivery system and navigating and reporting in advising systems
  • Experience facilitating online meetings in Teams or similar
  • Experience utilizing technology for social media platforms, marketing, recruiting and retention
How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, search for JR. Click on Apply and submit the following required materials:

  • Curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three professional references
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Teaching evaluations (as an elementary PE teacher and/or professor), if available
  • Statement. We are interested in learning more about your approach to teaching future teachers. Please compose a 1-2 page statement describing your teaching approaches and lived experiences with regard to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in higher education and K-12 Physical Education settings.
Closing Date

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 11, 2024.

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