Assistant Professor of K-12 Physical Education

Department

Dept of Sec Ed, K-12 & Tech

About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado.

As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.

The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

MSU Denver 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 under-represented and historically minoritized groups.

Learn more about our University here :

• About MSU Denver : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / about /
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About the Department

The Department of Secondary Education, K-12 Education and Educational Technology within the School of Education focuses on preparing future educators through comprehensive and immersive experiential programs.

Emphasizing equitable instructional practices, innovative teaching strategies, and technology integration, it equips students with the skills needed to excel in diverse educational settings, fostering academic and personal growth.

Position Summary

The School of Education at MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty member 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.

The School of Education 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.

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year.

This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 semester hours of day and / or evening in-person, hybrid or online courses in undergraduate K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education major
• Teach a wide variety of K-12 PETE courses which may include Risk Prevention, Elementary Methods, Adapted PE, Team and Individual and Dual Activities, PE / HE for Elementary Teachers, Fields, Student teaching
• Advising and support for undergraduate students; five schedule hours per week
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the K-12 PETE program on program and course development and evaluation
• Develop positive reciprocal relationships with Denver metro area schools and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective P-12 physical educators
• Research and service to the Department, School, University and professional community
• Develop and implement a research agenda that includes publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts and presentations at peer-reviewed professional conferences
• Program recruitment and retention efforts

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Kinesiology, or related field. ABD (all but dissertation) candidates are welcome to apply, however the required degree must be conferred before the fall semester starts in August 2025
• Experience with and commitment to the educational needs of population-dense / urban areas, including first-generation, adult, working, and other identity representations
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience teaching elementary physical education in an elementary school setting (public, private, charter, K-5, K / P-6, K / P-8)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Physical Education Pedagogy with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction, Equity and Diversity, or Educational Leadership
• 4 or more years of full-time experience teaching elementary physical education in an elementary U.S. (public or charter) grades P-2 in a population dense / urban community school setting
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a teacher preparation program as a faculty member in a physical education teacher preparation program teaching elementary methods courses
• Experience teaching a wide variety of courses in the major
• Supervision of PETE teacher candidates and / or experience as a mentor teacher or teacher leader / evaluator
• Understanding of national / state standards in PETE and PE; state or school district-wide initiatives for physical education and education trends
• Demonstrated leadership positions (adult / youth programming, school leadership, family / caregiver communications)
• Demonstrated experience and commitment meeting the educational needs of students from a population dense / 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 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
• Demonstrated understanding and advocacy around laws and policies for PETE education of current issues in the profession of K-12 PETE in Colorado and Nationally
• 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
• Experience utilizing technology for social media platforms, marketing, recruiting and retention

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $74,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site,

https : / / msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / MSUDenver and search for JR102819. Click on Apply and submit the following required materials :

1. Curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three professional references

2. Cover letter

3. Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)

4. Teaching evaluations (as an elementary PE teacher and / or professor), if available

5. Statement. We are interested in learning more about your approach to teaching future teachers. Please compose a 1-2 page statement describing your teaching approaches and lived experiences with regard to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in higher education and K-12 Physical Education settings.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by October 11, 2024.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

[email protected]

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, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.

Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.

We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation.

It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.