Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Education Teacher Education

er Education Salary $61,700.00 - $67,500.00 Annually Location St. Bonaventure, NY Job Type Full Time Job Number 202200653 Division Academic Affairs Department Physical Education Opening Date 10/19/2026 Description Benefits Description The School of Education at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Physical Education beginning August 2027. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in physical education teacher education and sport studies.

We value a practitioner/scholar model in the School of Education at St. Bonaventure. Therefore, we are seeking candidates who are teacher/scholars and are willing to teach across a range of coursework two programs offered by our department: Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Studies. Coursework may include instructional methods, basic skill instruction, and/or coursework in areas as diverse as Outdoor Pursuits, Fitness Activities, Biomechanics, and Psycho-Social Aspects of Human Movement.

At St. Bonaventure University, we come to know our students on an individual basis and become their mentors. We strive to bring out the best in every individual. As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers as well as in their personal lives.

True to our Franciscan heritage, we encourage students to manifest our values through lives of citizenship and service. The faculty member will teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook. Examples of Duties This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

Days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required. In accordance the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook: Instructional: Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work. The maximum instructional load for teaching faculty during the academic year is: Nine (9) credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters for each person holding the rank of Professor. Twelve (12) credit hours in each of the Fall and Spring semesters for all persons holding the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor.

Academic Advising: Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Meet with students as needed by appointment. Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process. Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.

Institutional Service: Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University. Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises. Professional Growth and Development: Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.

Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines. Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission. Additional Responsibilities: Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean.

Essential Functions

Design and teach courses 70% Support the work of the school and department 15% Engage in scholarly activities 15% Typical Qualifications Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in Physical Education with an emphasis in teacher preparation, possess at least an initial teaching certification, and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship leading to presentation/publication. A minimum of three years K-12 teaching experience is required. Candidates with certifications associated with ACSM, NSCA or the American Red Cross, etc. will be given preference. Prior educational background, professional experience, research and publications, and service will determine rank for the selected candidate.

A candidate who is ABD may be considered and, if selected, would need to complete all doctoral requirements, including the degree, within two years of employment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an appreciation of and respect for the University’s Catholic and Franciscan mission. As a member of the St. Bonaventure community, they will promote the Franciscan values of discovery, community, and individual worth.

Possesses the appropriate professional degree or license or, in rare circumstances, has made exceptional contributions to his or her field of learning so as to render the achievement of such a degree or license unnecessary. Demonstrated teaching ability, scholarly promise, interest in the professional and personal growth of students, and a genuine spirit of study necessary to maintain currency in one's academic field. Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs) 50% for spouse (ground programs only) Full Benefit package 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card Dental Insurance Employer Paid Life insurance Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Other Perks Free access to campus fitness center 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets Golf course membership discount Other National and Local discounts available Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure is a Catholic university dedicated to educational excellence in the Franciscan tradition.

We are committed to the constant pursuit of distinction in our undergraduate and graduate programs, our innovative liberal arts core and all of our courses of study. St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St.

Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S.

News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. Saint Bonaventure University is also a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference and is proud to sponsor men’s and women’s NCAA Division 1 athletics with Athletes participating in 20 sports. St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff.

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