Full-time Tenure-Track Instructor - Physical Education

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The College seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track instructor position in the Department of Health, Human Performance, & Physical Education. The instructor will teach physical education activities courses, the American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED, and the lecture course Health & Fitness for Life. Instructors are expected to participate in student advisement, departmental and college activities, school committees, student clubs, and local professional organizations. The instructor will also remain active with professional development in their field.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must possess a minimum of one-year experience teaching Physical Education and meet one of the following educational requirements:

• A Master's degree in Physical Education, or
• A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with a Master's Degree in a related field

The selected candidate must obtain the American Heart Association BLS Instructor Certification and hold a current AHA BLS Provider card by December 1, 2026. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to excellent teaching, and to the goals of Westchester Community College.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

It is preferred that the successful candidate possess:

• Three years' experience in teaching Physical Education to undergraduate college students in classroom and field settings
• Certification as an American Heart Association BLS Instructor and possess a current AHA BLS Provider card
• Knowledge and experience in the following sports: basketball, tennis, badminton, golf, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee
• Proficient in the use of technology in instruction

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2026

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary for the Instructor position is $75,170. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $88,234. Further salary increases may be achieved through promotion to higher academic ranks. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

This is a revised posting. Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The priority deadline date is: May 7, 2026. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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