This is a tenure-track faculty position. The College of Education and Human Service Professions
and the Department of Education seek an excellent educator in Physical Education committed to
anti-racist pedagogy and social justice. This is a tenure track position, either Assistant
Professor or Associate Professor rank. The salary range for this position will be $50-$80,000,
based on experience. This faculty position consists of teaching courses in the Physical
Education Teacher Education (PETE) program to pre-service and practicing teachers, advising
students, providing professional, community, and university service, and mentoring and
supervising students in field placements. Scholarship that advances the field, including
research and publication, is required.The start date of this position is August 18th,
2025.Individuals with underrepresented and/or marginalized identities are strongly encouraged
to apply.

Required/Essential Qualifications:
*A PhD or Doctorate in Physical Education or a closely related field from a regionally
accredited university completed by the time the contract begins.
*An active commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering socially just,
culturally responsive, and antiracist practices in higher education or community settings.
*A robust and articulated research agenda.

Applicants for the position of Associate Professor must meet the requirements above and possess
a distinguished record of academic achievement (scholarly research or other creative work,
teaching, and service) that satisfies the criteria for Associate Professor status in the
College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Preferred Qualifications:
*3 years of teaching experience in Physical Education in P-12 school settings.
*Understanding and experience with SHAPE America Standards and the specialized activity
categories in PE, such as lifetime outdoor pursuits, adventure education, inclusive school PE
practices, team sports, fitness activities, dance, and aquatics.
*Demonstrated teaching success in higher education and mentoring of undergraduate students.
*Research with a specific focus on Physical Education or the like.
*Teaching experience in Health Education in P-12 school settings.
*Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and
communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values
and beliefs, and willingness to examine your biases.
*Experience, knowledge base, and commitment to American Indian or other Indigenous people and
communities through research, teaching, and/or service.
*Evidence of engaging in P-12 community partnerships.
*Teaching experience in P-12 school settings.
*Record of published scholarship and successful grant writing.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the
Apply button and follow the instructions. You can complete an online application for the
position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My
Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To apply for this position, go to
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search for the job opening number 346143.