Faculty Specialist I - Lecturer - Human Performance and Health Education

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, United States
Faculty / Professor 21 Dec 2026

About the position

General Summary

Western Michigan University Department of Human Performance and Health Education invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Faculty Specialist I of Physical/Health Education in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in Physical Education or a related field from an accredited institution, the ability to teach a variety of courses in Physical Education Teacher Education in a traditional classroom as well as online, excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and highly effective presentation skills. Candidates that are ABD may be considered; earned doctoral degree is required within six months of employment.

Major Duties

  • Teach a variety of Physical Education Teacher Education courses in the Physical/Health Education program.
  • Serve on department, college, and university committees.
  • Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Conduct research and seek internal and external funding.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree Physical Education or related field required from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to teach a variety of courses in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education.
  • Ability to teach online courses.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and highly effective presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a Physical/Health Education discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to teach a variety of courses in Physical and School health education.
  • K-12 Physical Education and/or School Health teaching experience.
  • Supervision experience using systematic observation techniques.
  • Experiences/Expertise using technology in applied settings
  • Experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students in advising, mentoring, and career development.
  • Commitment to scholarly development through research, practice and/or teaching.

Additional Position Information

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