K-12 Physical Education Program - Department of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (HPERA)

Starting Date: August 2010, subject to budgetary approval

Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The University: Northeastern Illinois University is a state-supported institution located in the northwest section of Chicago. It is located eight miles from downtown Chicago and thirty minutes from O’Hare International Airport. The university enrolls 12,000 commuter students. Northeastern Illinois University has been ranked the most diverse university in the Midwest for several years by U.S. News and World Report and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.  

Department: The Department of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (HPERA) at Northeastern Illinois University offers the Bachelor of Arts in undergraduate Physical Education (K-12), Secondary Health Education (6-12), Health and Wellness, and a Master of Science in Exercise Science. The College of Education is accredited by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education and the State of Illinois.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in K-12 Physical Education Pedagogy.  P-12 teaching in PE. Use of technology to enhance teaching, assessment, and research is also required.

Recommended Qualifications:  Experience in diverse settings, university teaching, advisement, and scholarly publication.   Knowledge of NCATE/NASPE standards is highly desired. Professional certifications and community involvement will be considered by the search committee.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include teaching courses in physical education pedagogy, supervision of clinical students and student teachers, and other assigned courses as required by the department.  Other responsibilities include student advisement, research and service.

Deadline: Screening will begin November 1, 2009 immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Please send (electronic submissions preferred) a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, and the names of three references (including telephone numbers and e-mails) to:

 

Dr. Paul Blair, Chair

p-blair@neiu.edu

Department of HPERA
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis
Chicago, Illinois 60625                                                                                                                              
773-442-5546