What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Health & Physical Education position at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine invites applications for a full-time (9-month) faculty position in Health and Physical Education to begin August 2026. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will provide leadership for the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program and assistance with the Sport and Recreation Management program with a focus on high quality teaching and student engagement. Candidates will have knowledge in standards-based curriculum and state education requirements. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, service to the college, supervision of practicum and student teaching, and scholarship.
The Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Saint Joseph’s College offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation Management, Exercise Science, and Health and Wellness Promotion. Tracks in the Exercise Science program include Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Chiropractic, Sport Performance Specialist, and Double Major with Health & Wellness Promotion.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree is required (doctorate is preferred)
Experience with elementary and secondary teaching in physical education is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in teaching at the college level is desired
Ability to teach in other disciplines within the Sport and Exercise Science department is preferred
Applicants that have completed their doctoral requirements will be considered for a tenure track position
About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).
In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.