Job Description
Instructor/Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy
One-Year Temporary Faculty Position/AY 2025-2026
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill
a one-year temporary ,
Instructor/Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
We invite applications from candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity and scholarship, student advisement, university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.
Department: Education Position: Instructor/Assistant Professor, One-Year Temporary, in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy Qualifications: Master of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution in health, physical education, curriculum development, or a closely related field; doctoral degree or ABD near completion is preferred.
- At least three years health/physical education teaching experience, PreK-12
- Some experience teaching in higher education is preferred
Position Description : Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in physical education methods and pedagogy, health and health education, human sexuality, and other teacher certification courses as needed; supervision of teacher candidates in their clinical and student teaching experiences may also be required. Candidates will be expected to advise students, participate in department committees, hold regular office hours, engage in scholarly and creative exercises, and adhere to all other expectations of a full-time faculty member. All courses are taught in person on campus (no online instruction).
TO APPLY: Applications should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: One-year Temporary Instructor/Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the One-Year Temporary, in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy . Applications submitted by May 30, 2025, will receive highest consideration.
Compensation and Employee Benefits Instructor/Assistant Professor, One-Year Temporary, in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy is compensated at the Instructor/Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
For more information, please visit: Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern .
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern .
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu .
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