Teaching Associate Physical Education

Posting Summary

Internal Title: Teaching Associate Physical Education

Department: Teacher Education

Position Type: TFAC - Temporary Faculty

The Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University announces openings for teaching associates in Physical Education for the fall 2026 semester. These will be face to face teaching or field supervision positions.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with 18 hours of graduate coursework (or meet the established alternative qualifications) in Physical Education or a closely related field with a minimum of three years successful teaching experience in grades PreK-12 in public schools. Prior university experience is preferred. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and/or supervise field experiences and internships. Prior university experience is preferred.

The Physical Education Program at Coastal Carolina University is a specifically designed program of study that meets educational requirements for South Carolina licensure in grades PreK-12 in public schools. Students in the nationally recognized Physical Education Program learn the art and science of teaching movement to PreK-12 students through laboratory, research and field experiences. They learn theory and principles of human movement in the areas of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology and motor behavior. Students develop and analyze fundamental motor, fitness and sport skills necessary to model, deliver and assess quality instruction. Students learn best practices in teaching through a sequential program of pedagogical skill development, which culminates in teaching licensure.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Applicants should submit (a) a cover letter that includes qualifications for the position; (b) current resume or vita; (c) transcripts; and (d) contact information (including email addresses) for three current references familiar with the candidate’s experiences and background. Applications should be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121302.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Posting Number: TA00507P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 08/15/2026

Position End Date (if temporary): 12/15/2026

Job Open Date: 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Reference List