Position Title: Visiting Faculty – Health and Physical Education Teacher Education

Summary:

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Health and Physical Education (HPE) program is searching to hire a Visiting Faculty to begin August 2023 and continue through April 2024. This position is potentially renewable, depending on available funding, for up to three total years. As a candidate for this position, you must have a master’s degree in physical education, health education, or a related field. Experience teaching in a PK-12 setting is preferred. Candidates must be enthusiastically committed to teaching to a diverse population of students; possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and preferably have experience teaching undergraduate pre-service teachers. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations. If hired, you will be the instructor of record for 12 contact hours per week of introductory HPE courses (Personal Health and Wellness, Movement and Health Education for Classroom Teachers, Methods of Teaching Health-Related Fitness PK-12) consisting of lectures, demonstrations, and labs both in both online and face-to-face formats. All face-to-face courses are located on the Allendale campus.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Master’s degree in Physical Education and/or Health Education
• Knowledge of national health and physical education standards.
• Experience in, demonstrated understanding of, or interest in social justice education and/or initiatives, and/or inclusion, diversity, and/or intercultural training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
• Flexibility in teaching both online and face-to-face courses
• Training to teach online will be provided by GVSU, and is required if accepting this position.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Physical Education and/or Health teaching endorsement certificate or license
• Experience teaching in a PK-12 setting
• A track record of teaching health and physical education to undergraduate students and/or preservice teachers.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching 24 contact hours of introductory lecture courses per academic year. Primary responsibility will be to teach courses in the area of Health and Physical Education to general student populations, elementary classroom teachers, and pre-service health and physical education teaching majors. These responsibilities may include teaching pedagogy courses in personal health and wellness; health and movement for classroom teachers; PK-12 health-related fitness; and other courses based on candidate’s expertise.

Salary/Benefits

The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities. Family and child care options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Visiting Faculty Benefits - Benefits and Wellness - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).

Department/College:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

Campus/University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.

How to Apply: A complete application must include: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement on commitment to inclusive excellence that includes a summary of ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in your teaching, (4) contact information of three professional references, and (5) graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply). Grand Valley State University has a diverse student body and we encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentoring students underrepresented demographics in the sciences. Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select “Apply now”. The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to: Tess Armstrong: armsteph@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: The review process will begin on May 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.