Affiliate Faculty of Instruction - Health and Physical Education Teaching Education
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Job no: 494955
Position type: FAC - Affiliate Faculty of Instruction - One year/Academic Year
Location: Allendale, Michigan
Categories: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Summary: The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Health and Physical Education (HPE) program is searching to hire an Affiliate Faculty to begin August 2024. This position is potentially renewable, depending on available funding. As a candidate for this position, you must have a master’s degree in physical education, health education, or a related field. Experience teaching in a PK-12 setting is preferred. Candidates must be enthusiastically committed to teaching to a diverse population of students; possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and preferably have experience teaching undergraduate pre-service teachers. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations. If hired, you will be the instructor of record for 24-27 credit hours per year.
This could include introductory HPE courses (Personal Health and Wellness, Movement and Health Education for Classroom Teachers, and various Methods of Teaching courses) consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and labs both in online and face-to-face formats as well as supervision of student assistants and interns. All face-to-face courses are located on the Allendale campus.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- Master’s degree in Physical Education and/or Health Education
- Knowledge of national health and physical education standards.
- Experience in, demonstrated understanding of, or interest in social justice education and/or initiatives, and/or inclusion, diversity, and/or intercultural training.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
- Flexibility in teaching both online and face-to-face courses (training to teach online will be provided by GVSU, and is required if accepting this position)
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Physical Education and/or Health teaching endorsement certificate or license
- Experience teaching in a PK-12 setting
- A track record of teaching health and/or physical education to undergraduate students and/or preservice teachers.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching 24-27 contact hours of introductory lecture courses per academic year.
- Primary responsibility will be to teach courses in the area of Health and Physical Education to general student populations, elementary classroom teachers, and pre-service health and physical education teaching majors.
- These responsibilities may include teaching health/physical education pedagogy courses; health and movement for classroom teachers; supervision of student apprentices and interns, and other courses based on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the program.
Salary/Benefits: The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities. Family and child care options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/
Department/College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for
safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).
How to Apply: A complete application must include (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on commitment to inclusive excellence that includes a summary of ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in your teaching, (4) contact information of three professional references, and (5) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). Grand Valley State University has a diverse student body and we encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences.
The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Ingrid Johnson at
johnsoi@gvsu.edu.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on September 29 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, consistent with its obligations as a federal contractor. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the University.
Members of the University community, including students, employees, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, as defined by this policy. In accordance with applicable federal and state law and this policy, acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. This includes inappropriate limitation of, access to, or participation in educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university programs and activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Limitations are lawful if they are: directly related to a legitimate university purpose, required by law, or lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. For the purposes of this policy, sex-/gender-based harassment includes sexual misconduct, sexual assault, interpersonal or relationship violence, and stalking.
See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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