Assistant Professor (Health and Physical Education, F3-9) 0083656

Title: Assistant Professor (Health and Physical Education), F3-9
Position Number: 0083656
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science (KRS)
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: December 17, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins January 6, 2025
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent  

Other Conditions: General or Special funds. Appointment to begin August 2025. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, Title IX training, and pass a criminal background check. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach required courses in the health and physical education teacher preparation program at undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate health and physical education majors;
• Advise and work with graduate students at the Masters and PhD degree levels;
• Develop and teach face to face on-campus, hybrid, and/or online courses both on Oahu and on the neighbor islands;
• Supervise teacher candidates on and off campus;
• Collaborate with current faculty in developing, coordinating, and managing lab spaces for the purpose of research and teaching;
• Develop and maintain a vigorous scholarly research program that will facilitate acquisition of external funding (from both public and private entities), and enhance graduate student recruitment;
• Maintain an active research agenda and publication record in peer-reviewed journals;
• Assist in maintaining national program recognitions or accreditation, i.e., participate in accreditation process, documentation and report preparation for program evaluation for KRS programs;
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development to keep pace with technological and scientific advancement in the field;
• Contribute in creating a Native Hawaiian place of learning, advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting;
• Provide department, college, university and community service;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Doctorate in education with emphasis in physical education or closely related field from accredited institution; will consider ABD if completed by start date;
2. Minimum two years in successful teaching experience in health and physical education at the K-12 or higher education (university) level;
3. Experience with developing and teaching online courses related health and physical education;
4. Experience supervising teacher education candidates.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience in hybrid and/or online course development and teaching;
2. Demonstrated success in advising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate student;
3. Experience with interdisciplinary research and ability to collaborate across disciplines;
4. Experience with grant writing and management; and potential for securing extramural funding;

1. Record of peer-reviewed publication record in health, physical education, and physical activity;

1. Demonstrated experience in working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures, advancing social justice, equity and inclusion;

1. Experience working with Native Hawaiian, special needs, and/or English language learner populations.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae; names and contact information (including email address) of at least 5 professional references; reprints of selected scholarly publications or presentations; and official transcripts of graduate degrees (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.  

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Inquiries: Dr. Erin Centeio; ecenteio@hawaii.edu

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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