Southwestern College Looking for Assistant/Associate Professor of Education; Emphasis in Health and P.E. at Wfield, KS Full Time

The Division of Education at Southwestern College seeks a colleague for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate
professor with teaching and scholarly interests in K-12 education and health and physical education. The appointment begins August 2024.

The main responsibility of the candidate is teaching and service. The full-time faculty member will teach undergraduate courses on the
main campus and engage in service to the division, college, surrounding school districts, and professional organizations.

The
Southwestern College Education Division is committed to preparing teacher leaders to serve all students to high standards and influence
equity, excellence, innovation in K-12 settings. Steeped in education theory, high quality instruction, and authentic classroom and
building-engaged learning experiences, the SC education division prepares highly qualified teachers and PreK-12 educational leaders.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in elementary and secondary education, teach
  undergraduate and/or graduate course in area(s) of educational expertise – preferably health and physical education, and assist in
  supervising candidates assigned to PDS partner schools and fieldwork.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Work collaboratively
  with other faculty in teaching, program oversight, accreditation, and service.
• Develop relationships with partner schools and
  community agencies as appropriate.
• Teach both traditional courses on the main campus.
• Tenure track assistant professor of
  education with experiences in physical education, education theory, and supervision fieldwork preferred.
• Demonstrated potential for
  maintaining an active research and publication agenda.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in
  education required; Master’s degree in physical education preferred.
• Significant professional experience in preK-12 health
  and physical education.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of successful professional-level teaching experience in K-12 education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to incorporate experiences into instruction.
• Evidence of commitment to
  professional practice in field-based settings.
• Successful experience with culturally and/or linguistically diverse
  populations.
• Strong verbal and communication skills; ability to use current and emerging applications of technology including
  online delivery of instruction.
• Strong skills in collaboration
• Active pursuit of research and professional development
  opportunities

To fulfill our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community
which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. We seek candidates who can effectively mentor underrepresented minority
students, and demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population.

Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For most favorable consideration, applications should be submitted by January
1, 2024. To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for teaching at Southwestern College, including
interest in specific courses mentioned along with:

1. Curriculum Vitae or resume

2. Three letters of reference

3.
Transcripts (copies accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of appointment

Send all materials to:

Human
Resources

100 College Street

Winfield, KS 67156

Phone: 620-229-6136

[email protected]

In communication with the Immigration Control
Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.