Tuesday, March 18, 2008

JOB: Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health, Atlanta Metro College

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
Institution: Atlanta Metropolitan College
Location: Atlanta, GA
Category:

* Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
* Faculty - Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Posted: 03/17/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time, tenure track, ten-month position, which reports to the Chair of the Division of Social Sciences. Major responsibilities include teaching a fifteen credit hour course load per semester; academic advisement of students pursuing programs of study in the Social Sciences; and participation on academic and college-wide committees.

A master’s degree in education with emphasis in physical education is required, with the equivalent of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline; a Ph.D is preferred. Must have experience at the collegiate level teaching physical education and health theory and activity courses, as well as an interest and commitment to teaching at a two-year college. Experience and/or willingness to use technology in teaching and learning is desirable. The successful candidate should have experience providing quality instruction to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in coaching women’s basketball.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University System of Georgia offers an excellent benefits package, including sick and vacation leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated employment date is August 11, 2008. Interested persons should submit the following for consideration: (1) a letter of application, including a statement of the applicant’s philosophy of education; (2) copies of all college transcripts (candidates selected for interview will be required to provide official copies of all college transcripts); (3) a detailed vita or resume; and (4) the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. All materials should be sent to:

Regina Ray Simmons
Office of Human Resources
Atlanta Metropolitan College
1630 Metropolitan Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: 404/756/4047

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