"Lecturer, K-12 Physical Education"

Department: Dept of Sec Ed, K-12 & Tech

The School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a full-time lecturer to teach in the dynamic, growing, and diverse K-12 Physical Education teacher preparation program (PETE). This position will focus on teacher preparation with possible supervision of field experiences.

About MSU Denver: https://www.msudenver.edu/about/

The School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver prepares people who will "Teach, Lead, and Transform." MSU Denver's School of Education develops excellent teachers and educational leaders who engage in reflective practice and scholarly activity, and who are ethical decision makers and agents of social change. We provide an intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum that fosters pedagogical expertise, cultivates critical thinking, and promotes imagination.

We acknowledge the present and historical systems of oppression and marginalization that permeate all levels of society and believe these structures of power and privilege need to be deeply understood by all members of our SOE community. We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work.

We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups. MSU Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of ethnic/racial minority backgrounds.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 90% Teaching: Teach 15 semester hours of day and/or evening in-person, hybrid or online courses in undergraduate K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education major. Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the K-12 PETE program on program and course development and evaluation. Supervise clinical field experiences and/or student teachers as needed (part of the 15 semester hours of teaching).
• 10% Program Support: Recruitment initiatives. Program planning and meetings. Develop positive reciprocal relationships with Denver metro area schools and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective K-12 physical educators.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Education, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years full-time experience teaching K-12 physical education (public, K-5, K/P-6, K/P-8).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field from a state/nationally accredited university.
• Experience teaching full-time as the teacher of record for 3 or more years at the elementary and secondary levels P-12 in a public school setting.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a teacher preparation program as a full-time faculty member (visiting professor, lecturer, tenure track, etc).
• Experience teaching a wide variety of majors courses (team and individual sports, weight training, adapted PE, assessment, movement science, community first aid) at the elementary and secondary levels.
• Experience as a mentor teacher or university supervisor of students in a K-12 PETE program.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment meeting the educational needs of students from an urban population, diverse student populations including traditional, first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, adult, military, second career, second chance, concurrent high school/college students, and students with mental health, learning, or physical differences.
• Demonstrated leadership working with urban schools and/or Denver-Metro area schools to develop positive relationships and partnerships.
• Demonstrated Trauma Informed & Equity practices.
• Demonstrated Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate as a part of a collective team culture and advancement of the mission, vision, values of the program and MSU.
• Demonstrated understanding of current issues in the profession of K-12 PETE in Colorado.
• Demonstrated continuous professional development.
• Experience teaching in Canvas or similar online course delivery system and navigating and reporting in advising systems.
• Experience facilitating online meetings in Teams or similar.

Salary for Announcement: The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $54,500 - $60,500.

Instructions to Apply: All applications must include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcripts, References, Statement - We are interested in learning more about your approach to working with and preparing teachers candidates to teach in the Denver-Metro area schools. Please compose a 1-2 page statement describing your teaching approaches and lived experiences with regard to Justice, Equity, & Inclusion in teacher preparation and in the K-12 settings. Please apply by Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:59pm for full consideration.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

Benefits: The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.