Visiting Instructor (Health and Physical Education/Sport Pedagogy) - Full Time

Openings: 1

Description

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time, one-year position of Visiting Instructor (or Assistant Professor with appropriate qualifications) in the Department of Health and Exercise Science to begin August 15, 2025. The department anticipates a continued vacancy, and the successful candidate may be considered for continuation for two additional years, contingent upon favorable review and the continuing needs of the College.

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Gustavus will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible; Exempt (Salaried)

Prerequisites

What’s Required

• MA or MS in Physical Education, Health Education, Sport Pedagogy, or Kinesiology related discipline (PhD or EdD preferred)
• Experience as the teacher of record in a K-12 health and/or physical education classroom for a minimum of three years
• Previous youth, adolescent, or adult coaching experience
  
  

What’s Preferred

• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate students
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities
• Previous experience teaching health and physical education pedagogy courses at the college or university level
• Experience as a head or assistant coach at the middle, high school, or collegiate level for a minimum of three years
• Other certifications in DAPE, coaching, strength and conditioning, or Kinesiology related disciplines
  
  

Things You Will Do

• Teach 7 course equivalents over the academic year. Typically, 3 in the Fall and 4 in the Spring. Two of the sections in Fall and/or Spring may be the same course. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Secondary Health and Physical Education Methods, Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Foundations of Sport and Coaching, Motor Learning and Development, and potentially Biomechanics or other Kinesiology related courses.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.
  
  

Things You Can Choose To Do

• Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.
  
  

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 14, 2025. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists will be asked to submit examples of their teaching (recordings), syllabi, publications, and student evaluations as needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

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Based on data from AAUP (American Association of University Professors) and CUPA (College and University Professional Association), we offer a competitive starting salary range of $53,000 to $60,000 for a 9-month academic year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience, training, certifications/licensure, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility. In addition, Gustavus provides comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and financial well-being, including:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave (after one year of employment)
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
  
  

Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 1,800 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/.

Department Information: Gustavus Adolphus College's Health and Exercise Science (HES) Department prepares students for in-demand careers through comprehensive coursework in health, exercise, wellness, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. The curriculum emphasizes active, collaborative learning, fostering critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Offering majors in Exercise Physiology and Health and Physical Education, plus a Coaching minor, the HES department equips graduates for success in diverse fields like clinical exercise physiology, allied health, education, and athletics, enabling them to pursue careers such as physical therapy, nutrition, and wellness coaching to positively impact individual and community health. For more information, visit the departmental website: https://gustavus.edu/hes/.

Contact

Aaron Banks | abanks@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7616

Posted: Fri Feb 7, 2025

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