Assistant Professor Physical Education

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

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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. 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

• TeachingProvide 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/ResearchEngage in scholarly activities as appropriate to the profession and for the application and receipt of continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion at SUNY Cortland.
• ServiceProvide 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 RelationshipsReports to the Department Chair.
• Works collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff.
• Required QualificationsDoctorate 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 QualificationsCertified 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 & AbilitiesAbility 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 (*).

1. Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

1. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this position?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Required DocumentsCover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents