Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Education

Coker University•Hartsville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coker University’s Physical Education and Sport Studies Program seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Education, beginning August 2027. The role is based in the College of Health Professions and reports directly to the Dean. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, inclusive instruction primarily in person, with selective online course delivery, and work with students in classroom and laboratory settings. The position offers a 9-month appointment and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The professor will teach 12 credit hours per semester across undergraduate Exercise Science courses, including Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Measurement and Evaluation; foundational courses such as Introduction to Physical Education; and Health/Fitness courses such as Fitness Appraisal, First Aid/CPR, Lifetime Fitness, and Personal and Community Health, as needed. The faculty member will contribute to innovative course and program development, curriculum evaluation, student advising, recruitment, university and professional service, and scholarly collaboration. They will serve as, or be willing to become certified as, an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor to support course delivery and student certification needs. Coker seeks an educator committed to inclusive pedagogy, undergraduate research, proactive faculty mentorship, and student persistence and success. The ideal candidate will build collegial relationships across campus, contribute to the university’s mission, and engage in teaching, mentoring, and collaborative academic and research activities.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related field.
Successful university-level teaching experience in Exercise Science and related fields, primarily in face-to-face classroom and laboratory settings.
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for creating, developing, and expanding innovative academic programming and course offerings.

Nice To Haves

Background, academic focus, or teaching experience in Sport Psychology or Exercise Psychology.
Passion for teaching and evidence of implementing inclusive pedagogical strategies.
Strong commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in classroom, laboratory, and student research environments.
Collaborative leadership style and desire to build collegial working relationships across campus.
Alignment with Coker’s mission to support undergraduate research, proactive faculty mentorship, and student academic success.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per academic year) in undergraduate Exercise Science, foundational Physical Education, and Health/Fitness courses as needed.
Use inclusive pedagogy in face-to-face and selective online teaching environments.
Contribute ideas to design, implement, and recruit students for innovative courses and academic programming.
Participate in ongoing curriculum evaluation and collect and analyze required data.
Serve as, or demonstrate willingness to become certified as, an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor.
Advise and mentor Physical Education majors and help students use the university’s Brightspace Learning Management System.
Apply best practices to student success and retention initiatives.
Recruit Physical Education majors through meetings with prospective students and parents at admissions events, open houses, and orientation programming.
Serve on program, university, task force, and Faculty Senate committees.
Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate.
Participate in scholarly projects and collaborate with faculty and staff within the program and across the university on inter-professional academic and research opportunities.