Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant Professor
Campus Title
Assistant Professor Physical Education
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Physical Education
Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty
Salary Level
A5
Salary Range
$66,000 + depending on experience (DOE)
Salary Determination
Position Effort
Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position?
No
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Position Summary
The Physical Education Department seeks to hire an assistant
professor for their teacher education program.
The Department has over 800 undergraduate students and over 50
graduate students working towards initial and professional teacher
certification. Department faculty are dedicated teachers,
productive scholars, and engaged members of both the campus and
professional community with strong pedagogical backgrounds.
The successful candidate will join a large and dynamic Physical
Education program with a long history of training physical
education teachers, working with school partners, and serving
families and children in the community. We have concentrations in
adapted physical activity and outdoor education. You can learn more
about the department on our website
here .
Starting Salary: $66,000 + depending on experience
Watch to learn more about being a faculty member at SUNY Cortland:
https://youtu.be/g4Gh8Ir_1Yk
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many
offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or
parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all
forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is
free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s
approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training,
continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference
travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,
entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.
Experience
Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Teaching
- Provide instruction and field work oppotunities at the
undergraduate and graduate levels for Physical Education Teacher
Education. The teaching assignment will depend on the department
needs, expertise, and experience of the faculty.
Advise undergraduate physical education majors.
Scholarship/Research
- Engage in scholarly activities as appropriate to the profession
and for the application and receipt of continuing appointment
(tenure) and promotion at SUNY Cortland.
Service
- Provide service to the Physical Education Department, the
School of Professional Studies, The SUNY Cortland campus community
and/or the State University of New York at Cortland and the
profession.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the Department Chair.
- Works collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate degree or ABD with expected completion date within
one year of appointment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical education or related
field.
- College or K – 12 teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or previously certified to teach in K-12
schools.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Expertise in physical education pedagogy.
- Expertise in an additional area such as: motor development,
effective instruction, statistics and assessment, fitness
programming, technology in PE, elementary/secondary physical
education, adapted physical education or curricular design in
physical education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to teach undergraduate students in a hands-on,
production-oriented curriculum.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Cultural competence.
- Commitment to working collaboratively with others.
- Strong work ethic.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
skills.
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in
the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides
accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S.
body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University
of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous
undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences,
education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY
Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a
well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The
University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on
Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,”
fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an
impressive network of alumni making a difference in education,
business, government, fitness, medicine and many other
fields.
Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position.
EEO Statement
SUNY Cortland is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer and encourages
applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities,
and members of underrepresented groups.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F26017
Review Start Date
10/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11595
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?
- Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this
position?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
