Faculty - Lecturer - Physical Education Teacher Education

Job Details

• Salary: Depends on Qualifications
• Job Type: FT Faculty
• Job Number: FY2605877
• Closing: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Location: Main Campus - Orem
• Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer faculty position as a Secondary Education faculty with expertise in Physical Education Teacher Education in the Secondary & Special Education Department. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of physical education teacher education principles and practices, as well as relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in physical education, teacher education, and related aspects of program management. UVU's School of Education maintains a robust, high-quality PETE program. The position will begin on August 1st, 2026.

UVU's School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities, and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals who are open to new platforms for teaching and learning. The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU is located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities, including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teaches up to 30 credit hours between Fall and Spring semesters, possibly including student teaching supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility in modalities and schedules that accommodate students' schedules.
• Supervision of early practicum experiences
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Establishes and maintains office hours.
• Maintains currency in fields of expertise and pedagogy.
• Assists department chair, faculty, and staff in maintaining an effective program, including advisement and recruitment of students, curriculum development, program changes, etc.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in physical education or in a field closely related.
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in a field closely related to the field of instruction.
• At least two years of college/university teaching experience.
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials.
• K-12 teaching and leadership experience (e.g., instructional coach, team leader, district coordinator/specialist, PLC facilitator).
• Experience supporting preservice teachers in a capstone project and/or student teaching supervision.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Graduate Transcripts

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.