What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Associate Physical Education position at Inside Higher Ed?
Internal Title
Teaching Associate Physical Education
Department
Teacher Education
Position Type
TFAC - Temporary Faculty
Job Details
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; © 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
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121302
Teaching Associate Physical Education
Department
Teacher Education
Position Type
TFAC - Temporary Faculty
Job Details
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; © 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
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121302