PEDAGOGY

 

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PEDAGOGY, Adams State College
PEDAGOGY, University of Texas, Brownsville/Texas Southmost College
PEDAGOGY, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse



PEDAGOGY/PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Adams State College


Position # FE-8032

Starting Date: August 2012

Position Description: Adams State College is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor in Physical Education Pedagogy position in the Department of Human Performance and Physical Education. This is a full-time tenure-track position beginning August, 2012. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in physical education pedagogy or closely related field.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both online and face-to-face, that may include foundations of HPPE, teaching individual/dual/team activities, dance fundamentals P-12, physical education in elementary school, physical education in secondary school, field-based physical education lab, human motor development, tests and measurements, introduction to research methods, motor learning and control, and other courses as needed.  Additional responsibilities include advising of undergraduate students, supervising student teachers, completing service to the department, college, and discipline, and engaging in scholarly activity involving both undergraduate and graduate students.  Collaboration with area schools to ensure quality field experiences for students is expected.  P-12 teaching experience is preferred.  Previous academic experience including a record of scholarship is desirable.  Commitment to excellence in teaching is paramount.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:

About the College: Located in Alamosa, Colorado, Adams State College is a state-supported, primarily undergraduate institution in the San Luis Valley, a rural and agricultural area of south central Colorado, approximately 3.5 hours from Denver and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The college is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider. Additional information about the college and the department may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/hppe/. Additional information about the community and surrounding area can be found at www.alamosa.org.

Rank/Salary: Appointment will be made at the visiting assistant professor level. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Adams State College provides an attractive benefits package.

Deadlines/Application Process: Completed applications must include the following:

  1. A letter of application addressing the candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position
  2. Curriculum vitae and transcripts (copies accepted).
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy.
  4. Two current letters of recommendation.
  5. Names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of two additional references who can address the candidate's qualifications for this position.

Send all applications to:

Barbara J. Griego-Jones

Assistant to Dr. “Beez” Lea Ann Schell, Search Chair

Department of Human Performance and Physical Education

Adams State College

208 Edgemont Blvd.

Alamosa, CO 81101

Email: [email protected]

All applications will be acknowledged. Review of completed applications will begin January 30, 2012 until filled.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Adams State College is particularly interested in applications from women and minorities. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person listed. Adams State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, college policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status. Employee Background Checks Policy at Adams State College. Adams State College is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background checks on persons offered positions at the college prior to employment as described in the background check policy.

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PEDAGOGY
Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Texas, Brownsville/Texas Southmost College

Position Number: FY 11-32

Responsibilities: Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology; participate in research/scholarly activities in the field; participate in curricular planning, implement and evaluate activities; and assist with academic advisement. This is a full time tenure-track position that will commence in Fall 2012.

Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Kinesiology with specialized in pedagogy. ABDs in final stage of dissertation considered. Higher education teaching experience preferred. Evidence of the ability to conduct scholarly work preferred. Skills in using technology in the field required.

About the University: The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College is part of The University of Texas System. The University serves about 17,000 students at its campus located in Brownsville, Texas.  UTB/TSC is situated about 25 miles from South Padre Island and just across the border from Matamoros, Mexico.  The College of Education (http://coe.utb.edu) serves over 5,500 graduate and undergraduate students each semester.  The College of Education offers 31 undergraduate programs of which 22 are leading to teacher certification from elementary to PK-12. In addition, we have non-teacher programs which lead to the B.S. in health and human performance as kinesiology and exercise science, as well as a certificate and associate program in child care and development. At the graduate level, we offer 17 master's specializations in bilingual education, counseling and guidance, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, educational leadership, educational technology, English as a second language, health and human performance, reading and special education. Doctoral candidates in curriculum and instruction can specialize in bilingual studies, early childhood education, educational leadership, educational technology, higher education teaching and literacy.  With the continued growth of the University and the development of new programs within the College of Education, applications are invited for the following positions.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadlines/Application Procedures: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a faculty application: download from www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment, a letter of interest, vita, transcripts (a copy will be acceptable for applying), and a list of five references with names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Review of all applications will begin upon receipt and will remain open until the Closing Date. All positions are offered Fall 2012.  For all positions, send a letter of application indicating position of interest and vacancy number, transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of five references to the address below. In addition, a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae (CV) should be emailed to [email protected].
Human Resources
UTB /TSC

80 Fort Brown

Brownsville, Texas 78520

Tel. (956) 544-8205 Fax (956) 982-0175

For more information visit our website at: http://www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment/Pages/Faculty.aspx

UTB/TSC does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or veteran's status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UTB/TSC is a "Smoke Free" Institution
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PEDAGOGY
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Position: The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Cross invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). This is a 9-month academic year appointment at the the Assistant Professor rank. The position will begin August 27, 2012.

Responsibilities:
The individual will teach at the graduate (MS) level with an undergraduate assignment in PETE given each semester.  Assignments could be given in curriculum, methods, or assessment courses.  The individual will supervise student teachers each year.  There is an expectation for this individual to engage in scholarship and supervise student projects.  There will be some service and academic advising assigned each academic year.

Qualifications: Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in PETE pedagogy and have two years of teaching experience.

About the University:
UWL is located in scenic Lacrosse Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the United States. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and Coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, outstanding health care and education systems, and access to major cities. The community is recognized for its recreational and cultural opportunities. The Physical Education program and faculty have a tradition of national recognition and excellence in preparing physical educators.

Deadline/Application Process: Applications must be submitted in electronic form to the PeopleAdmin system at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Human Resources website.  Refer to position number  0600350 .  UWL diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to inclusive excellence. Applicants representing diverse populations are encouraged to apply. All applications need to include the following: letter of application, current curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts from programs you received credits applied to your doctorate degree, and the contact information (name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address) for three references.  Applications will be reviewed starting on   December 15,  2011  and the review will continue until the position is filled.  Any questions should be directed to Dr. Jeff Steffen, Chair of the search and screen committee at (608)785-6535 or [email protected].

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