Visiting Asst Professor of Instruction - Physical Education (Finance)

The Physical Education Teacher Education program prepares aspiring educators to teach about the importance of developmentally appropriate movement concepts and skills for students in K-12 schools. We work to promote community-engaged educators who are can meet the needs of a variety of students. We work to foster transdisciplinary approaches to research, teaching, and service for impact. Our program focuses on the local and global needs of our rapidly changing world, and we partner with our communities to work towards access for all. Physical Education offers degree programs at the undergraduate and master's levels.Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in physical education (or closely related field) by the time of appointment;
• Experience teaching college-level physical education courses (or courses that are in a closely related field);
• At least 18 graduate hours of physical education coursework, sufficient for accreditation purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of excellence and effectiveness in teaching at the college level, commensurate with experience
• Experience teaching youth in K-12 school settings or equivalent;
• Interest/specialization in any of the following: elementary or secondary physical education, adapted physical education/physical activity, athletic coaching, etc.
• Willingness to contribute to school-based partnership efforts;
• Evidence of supervision/coaching of pre-service or in-service teachers;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching online, commensurate with experience
• Expertise in the use of technology for teaching and learning, including developing advanced pedagogies for teaching online courses;
• Evidence of working as a contributing member of a collaborative group;
• Evidence of a commitment to student success.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:

• Current CV
• Unofficial university transcripts

Position finalists must provide official university transcripts and letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application. References will not be contacted until the advanced screening stages; candidates will receive prior notification.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

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About USF
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• Teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in physical education, athletic coaching, and related minors.
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• Supporting high-quality practicum and clinical experiences for teacher candidates.
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• Serving as the course lead for undergraduate courses.
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This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position, effective August 7, 2025 through May 6, 2026, with a typical teaching load of four courses per semester.