Faculty - Tenure Track, PE Teacher Education

Position Announcement

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 a demonstrated knowledge of physical education teacher education principles and practices, as well as relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual 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. The position will begin on August 1st, 2027.

UVU’s School of Education 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 of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals who are open to new platforms for teaching and learning. The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU is located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities, including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU 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 with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

Summary Of 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. Engages 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 and attend faculty and other meetings as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in education or in a closely-related field (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled; degree must be in hand by position start date).
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least two years of college/university teaching experience.
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials.
• Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential.
• K-12 teaching and leadership experience (e.g., instructional coach, team leader, district coordinator/specialist, PLC facilitator).
• Experience supporting preservice teachers in a capstone project and/or student teaching supervision.
  
  

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Graduate Transcripts
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Content and skills required to teach relevant courses.
• Cultural competencies to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues.
• Current research in instructional theory, methods, strategies, assessments, technology, innovations, and techniques in preservice teacher education, including clinical programming and teacher performance assessment.
  
  

Skills

• Work collaboratively and effectively with students, university and school colleagues, and community partners.
• Demonstrate excellence in teamwork by contributing to a high-performing, collaborative culture across the department, School of Education, and university in support of student and program achievement.
• Human relations skills, including working with all individuals, including multilingual students.
• Manage a productive teaching/learning environment.
• Support preservice teachers in performance assessments.
• Provide timely and effective feedback.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Evidence of successful teaching, research productivity, service, and commitment to professional development.
  
  

Abilities

• Work effectively in an environment that values exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results.
• Utilize the university course management system (e.g., Canvas).
• Create a welcoming and engaged student-centered environment.
• Communicate and relate positively with colleagues, students, and school personnel.
• Uphold professional and ethical teaching standards.
• Implement emergent technologies in teaching and research.
• Produce scholarly work.
• Engage with students and colleagues on critical professional issues and innovations.
• Serve on the School of Education, the university, and other professional committees.