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The California State University

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

The California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Assistant Professor of Physical Education

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Job no:

541493Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

Long BeachCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science

Position : Assistant Professor of Physical EducationEffective Date:

August 18, 2025 (Fall Semester)Salary:

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $71,100 - $151,128/per year. The anticipated hiring range is $87,000 to $92,000 annually. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline : Review of applications to begin September 5, 2024. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in physical education teacher education or related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.Demonstrated potential to teach at the college levelDemonstrated potential to conduct research, and engage in other scholarly and creative activitiesDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized studentsPreferred Qualifications:Prior certified public school teaching experience at K-12 levelEvidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching in Physical Education Teacher Education courseworkFocused research agenda with a record of research publications and/or presentationsPotential to develop and/or obtain grants and external fundingEvidence of professional and leadership activitiesExperience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student bodyExperience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroomDuties:Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) curriculum [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]Develop and enhance PETE at the graduate levelCoordinate K-12 teacher credential programs in PETEConduct and publish research, scholarly and creative activities in area of expertiseDevelop and sustain external fundingCollaborate and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research, including graduate projectsMentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students regarding career and secondary degree optionsEstablish service-learning opportunities for studentsParticipate in service to the department, college, university, and profession or communityHow to Apply - Required Documentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced).Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsCVEvidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), if applicableNames and contact information for three references (to be contacted for verbal references (no letters accepted) should you reach the

finalist stage )Finalists

should be prepared to submit official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)How to Apply:

Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online applicationRequests for information and process about the position should be addressed to:Melissa Bittner, Ph.D., Associate ProfessorCalifornia State University, Long BeachDepartment of Kinesiology1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90840A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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