University of Minnesota Duluth Looking for Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Education – Adapted Physical Education at Duluth, MN Full Time

***** This is a tenure track faculty position *****

Individuals who hold underrepresented and/or marginalized
identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a tenure track faculty position. The College of Education and Human Service
Professions and the Department of Education seek an educator of excellence, committed to anti-racist pedagogy and social justice. This
faculty position consists of teaching courses in the Physical Education Teacher Education Adapted Physical Education program to both
pre-service and practicing teachers; advising students; providing professional, community and university service; and mentoring and
supervising students in field placements. Scholarship that advances the field, including research and publication, is required. 

The start date of this position is August 23, 2024. 

Required/Essential Qualifications:

Applicants
for the position of Assistant Professor of PE – Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) are required to have:

1. A
   PhD or Doctorate in Education or related field from a regionally accredited university completed by the time the contract begins
2. An
   active commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering socially just, culturally responsive, and antiracist practices in higher
   education, or community settings.
3. A strong and clearly articulated research agendaApplicants for the position of Associate
   Professor must meet the requirements above and possess a distinguished record of academic achievement (scholarly research or other creative
   work, teaching, and service) that satisfies the criteria for Associate Professor status in the College of Education and Human Service
   Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

a) A
Demonstrated expertise in Universal Design and Adapted Physical Education 

b) Understanding and experience with specialized
activity categories in PE and DAPE such as lifetime outdoor pursuits, adventure education, wheelchair basketball/sports, fitness activities,
and aquatics.

c) Demonstrated teaching success in higher education and mentoring of undergraduate students

d) Research and
teaching expertise with specific focus on PE- Adapted Physical Education

e) Teaching experience in Health Education in P-12 school
settings

f) Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including
intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your own cultural
biases.

g) Experience, knowledge base and commitment to American Indian or other Indigenous people and communities through research,
teaching, and/or service.

h) Evidence of engaging in P-12 community partnerships

i) Teaching experience in P-12 school
settings

j) Record of published scholarship and successful grant writing

The Department of Applied Human Sciences (AHS) is one
of five departments within the College of Education and Human Service Professions. AHS is the department home to nearly 40 full-time and
part-time faculty members with teaching and research interests in multiple degree programs: Public Health, Physical Education Teacher
Education, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Childhood Nature Studies, and Environmental and Outdoor Education.

The curriculum of
the degree programs reflects the accreditation standards of the various disciplines. Students graduate from these degree programs with a
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree. There are currently over 500 majors enrolled in the degree programs offered by the department.
The students in the programs come from Minnesota, Wisconsin, across the Midwest and nationally and internationally. Our department strongly
supports international educational opportunities and interdisciplinary work. More information is available at d.umn.edu/ahs.

The
College of Education and Human Service Professions promotes research and practice in the social and human sciences. Our collective teaching,
scholarship, and service support student development as engaged citizens, reflective learners, critical thinkers, and evidence-informed
practitioners in a culturally sensitive, socially-just learning environment. The college is committed to and is a campus leader in the areas
of diversity/anti-racist work, community outreach and sustainability. The college has been nationally and regionally recognized for programs
that partner with and serve Indigenous communities.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please
click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and
attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents
in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To apply for this position, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and search
for job opening number 358109. 

Complete applications must include:

1. Letter of Application detailing in one document
   how all required and any preferred qualifications are met. Include details about your research agenda, and your commitment to diversity and
   inclusion, social justice and culturally responsive, antiracist practices.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Contact information
   for three professional references (references will be contacted only for finalists)

To ensure full consideration of your
application, please submit all materials online November 10, 2023. Letters of application will initially be anonymized prior to review and
must address qualifications independent of the CV or other documents. This position will remain open until filled. Successful candidates may
be asked to supply additional materials. 

Please send any inquiries to:Dr. Mark Zmudy, Search Chair, [email protected]

If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota
Disability Specialist at 612-624-3316. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The University of
Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes prohibited on
all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds and University vehicles.

If you have started receiving retirement
annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for
this position may be impacted. Please contact MSRS or PERA for any eligibility limitations.

Working at the
University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life
outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid
  holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs
  supported by the Regents
  Scholarship
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent
  retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial
  counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the
Office of Human Resources website for more information
regarding benefits.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment
experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with
varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities,
and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions
do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top
Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD
provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning
experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs,
as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD’s many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota,
we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of
America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019),
and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).