Adjunct Faculty - Health and Physical Education - Department of Content Area Teacher Education

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs.

 

The College of Education, as the oldest college at Rowan University, has a longstanding commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, and innovative scholarship. It was recently recognized as having one of the best online graduate programs in the country and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

 

The College of Education and the Department of Content Area Teacher Education (CATE) are searching for qualified and experienced adjuncts in Health and Physical Education and related areas. All positions require availability during the regular school day.

 

The appointment consists of, but is not limited to, teaching a broad range of courses that include online, face-to-face or hybrid courses and supervision of teacher candidates.

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a constructivist-based theoretical framework centered on a philosophy grounded in social justice.

 

Qualifications:

 

Required

• Master's or doctoral degree in Health and Physical Education and/or related area from an accredited institution of higher education    in a field at the time of appointment
• Meets state licensure requirements for teachers
• A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching in P-12 settings
• Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement, social and personal responsibility, and social justice
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people
• Demonstrated commitment to working with P-12 schools
• A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education

 

Preferred

• Experience with the Danielson Framework
• Experience with performance assessment measures
• Experience teaching in postsecondary settings
• Experience teaching content in areas such as: technology in health and physical education, fitness, adapted physical education, secondary/elementary curriculum and instruction, motor development

 

Starting Date: Applications will be reviewed as needed.

 

Contact: Questions regarding this position can be directed to Angela Beale-Tawfeeq at bealetawfeeq@rowan.edu

 

Procedure:

The application must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system:

http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/

 

All applications should include:

• a letter of application, which includes a description of research, teaching philosophy and interests
• curriculum vita
• graduate transcripts

 

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

 

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

 

Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

 

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.