Assistant Professor - Department of Health and Physical Education

About the role

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary: Northeastern Illinois Universitys Department of Health, Physical Education, Educational Foundations, and Urban Community Studies is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member. The ideal candidate will share the universitys commitment to educating a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student population and will collaborate with other faculty in the program, department, college and university to deliver high quality instruction and programs for diverse English Language Learners.

Starting Date: August 2027

Responsibilities

Job Description: The successful candidate will teach three courses in physical education, exercise science, or health each semester during the academic year. Office hours need to be delivered in person. Scholarly research and service to the department, college, university, and greater community also are required.

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications: An earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Physical Education, Health Promotion, Health Education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (ABD with completion by 8/1/2027 will be considered). Demonstrated instructional proficiencies and a strong understanding of culturally relevant pedagogy. Evidence of research and/or scholarly potential commensurate with the expectations for a beginning assistant professor at a regional, comprehensive university.

This position requires a background check.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications: K-12 teaching experience and proficiency with online instruction is preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 - $68,000

Benefits

Benefits: University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.