"Physical Education (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor)"

Job Description

Posting Number: F-1012
College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department: Department of Physical Education and Sport
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 10 month
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026

Position Summary:

The CMU Health and Physical Education (HPE) program in the Department of Physical Education and Sport (PES) is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant/associate professor effective August 2026. Tenure-track faculty generally teach nine (9) credit hours per semester while also engaging in service to the department, college, university. Faculty are also required to engage in scholarly activity that results in successful publications in their field of expertise.

This position will primarily teach K-12 physical education courses with an emphasis in elementary methods. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by areas of expertise or department needs (e.g., adapted physical education, assessment, and athletic coaching).

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in K-12 Physical Education or related field.
• Evidence of an active research agenda related to K-12 physical education.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of technology.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in K-12 physical education with an emphasis in elementary methods.
• Three (3) years of successful experience teaching elementary physical education in a K-12 school setting.
• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and/or organizations associated with school physical education policy and promotion.
• Three (3) years of successful experience in athletic coaching.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Official review of applicants will begin January 23, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply before the review, but the posting will remain open until position is filled.

About the Department:

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science). The college offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, school and public health education, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. To learn more about the College, please click here.

The CMU Health and Physical Education program is an undergraduate four-year program that prepares teaching candidates with a major in K-12 Health and Physical Education. The program is growing, having doubled the number of majors over the past five years, and boasts the highest pass rate among first-time test takers on Michigan’s Test for Teacher Certification over the past three years. Students within the program are heavily recruited and hired upon graduation. The program is intentional about preparing pre-service teachers to equip K-12 students with the skills to stay active, fit, and healthy throughout life. The Health and Physical Education Program also provides a graduate certificate that leads to a K-12 Health and Physical Education endorsement. To learn more about the program, please click here.

Posting Begins: 12/12/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44045