Faculty - Tenure Track, PE Teacher Education

About the role

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Physical Education Teacher Education in the Secondary and Special Education Department. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of physical education teacher education principles and practices, as well as relevant K-12 teaching experience, and will teach undergraduate courses in physical education teacher education and related aspects of program management. UVU’s School of Education maintains a robust, high-quality PETE program and prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities, and industries. The School seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future, recognizing that growing changes and global connectedness require individuals open to new platforms for teaching and learning. It currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, among other programs, helping fill the growing demand for educator professionals across Utah. Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. Located in Orem, Utah, UVU is near premier outdoor activity areas; Orem sits on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains, providing access to snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and professionals within and outside of Utah, and UVU and the School support students in engaged learning through many experiential learning opportunities. The position begins August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach professional-level courses.
• Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary.
• Maintain a student-centered approach to education.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught.
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability and performance.
• Conference with students regarding coursework, field work, and academic endeavors.
• Engage with partner school district teachers and administrators in clinical teacher preparation as well as in supervision of students in field placements.
• Lead the Physical Education Teacher Education Program, including course scheduling and staffing, clinical experience coordination, and recruitment of students.
• Participate in scholarly activities, cutting-edge research, and creative projects.
• Provide service to the school, university, and community.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, public school teachers, administration, and other education stakeholders.
• Participate in the school accreditation process.
• Serve on committees