"Assistant Professor - Physical Education"

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

Salary Level
A5

Salary Range
$64,100 to $67,300

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 in their teacher education program.

The Department has over 800 undergraduate students and over 75 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. The department currently serves more than 800 undergraduate students and approximately 75 graduate students. We have concentrations in adapted physical activity and outdoor education.

Salary Range: $64,100 to $67,300

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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. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. 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 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 work and activities as appropriate to 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 academic department chair.
• Works closely with department faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or ABD with expected complete 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 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

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

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F25021

Review Start Date
10/25/2025

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10571

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents