Assistant Professor Health and Physical Education

Job Description

Job ID: 293333
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is a dynamic and growing unit of over 50 faculty and staff serving over 2,000 majors enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The existing Kinesiology program includes both an undergraduate degree with approximately 1,000 students and a Masters in Kinesiology degree that includes concentrations in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Exercise Science, and Coaching Education. This position will fill teaching needs within the Health and Physical Education and Health Sciences programs.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education position requires the individual to maintain a standard load for a tenure track faculty member which includes 60% teaching (3 classes per semester), 30% scholarship, and 10% service. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment. Candidate is expected to teach courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate level in one or more of the following areas: Foundations of HPE, Student Teaching HPE, Supervised Internship HPE, Motor Learning and Development, Student Teaching HPE (supervise 2 to 3 students depending on course load), Field Experience in Physical Education, Health Sciences, and Principles of Coaching.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in health, physical education, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in health or physical education by August 1, 2026
• Candidates must have experience teaching physical education in a K-12 environment.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of full'time college/university teaching in health, physical education, or closely related field
• Accreditation experience with SHAPE and CAEP
• Ability to develop education-related connections within the school districts, supervise student teaching, supervise the majors club, and develop alumni relations.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins January 12, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Amy Jo Riggs
ajriggs@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-7753