The Department of Sports Science and Health Education invites applicants for a full-time, tenture track position as Assistant Professor in Physical Education Teacher Education beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Physical Education and Health Education who is committed to teaching excellence.

Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills, nurture values which foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse and just community. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices that will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity.

The selected candidate will:

• Teach a 6-course load per year, consistent with departmental need and candidate’s training and interests. Courses may include foundations of physical education, elementary and secondary methods courses in physical education and health education, adapted physical education, movement education as well as supervising practicum and student teaching experiences in K-12 school placements.
• Collaborate with Education department regarding curriculum and licensure. 
• Advise students on class selection, internships, and job opportunities and help with recruitment of prospective students.

Simpson College is a small liberal arts college with a dedicated group of faculty, staff and students. Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000, and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. in recent years. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit: www.simpson.edu

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Physical or Health Education, PhD or EdD is preferred, Master's degree in Physical or Health Education or related fields is required. 
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching and/or supervising within K-12 school physical education/health settings, preferred.
• Demonstrate on-going commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to teacher preparation and collaboration, ability to teach a broad array of physical and health education  courses and demonstrated ability to model effective teaching practices. 
• Evidence of successful, innovative college-level teaching experience with ability to utilize research and classroom technology specific to Physical and Health Education.

About Simpson College

Simpson’s 85-acre campus Indianola campus is a beautiful space and where the majority of classes are offered to their students. Located in south-central Iowa, just 12 miles south of Des Moines, Simpson’s main location gives students the best of both worlds: the friendly atmosphere of a college town with the benefit of living near an exciting metropolitan area. Indianola is host to many nationally known events, including the Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Classic, which features hot air balloons competition and family entertainment.

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