College of Health Professions | Physical Education and Sport Studies ProgramPosition Title: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Educationand Sport Studies• Appointment Type: 9-Month Full-Time, Tenure-Track• Start Date: August 2027• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health Professions• Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packagePosition Overview & PurposeThe Coker University Physical Education and Sport Studies Program invites applications for a full-time,tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Education ( Kinesiology, Exercise Science,Exercise Physiology) beginning August 2027. Primary responsibilities center on high-quality, inclusivein-person teaching alongside selective online course delivery.Coker University seeks an educator who is passionate about teaching, applies inclusive pedagogy, and isdedicated to working with students in classroom and laboratory-based settings. The ideal candidatedesires to develop meaningful, collegial working relationships across campus, is eager to contributeinterests and ideas for new and innovative courses and programming, and is committed to activelycontributing to Coker's mission. Coker University is committed to proactively mentoring new facultymembers, supporting a robust culture of undergraduate research, and utilizing diverse pedagogicalapproaches that promote student persistence and success.Key Responsibilities Instruction & Pedagogy: Teach 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours per academic year)across undergraduate coursework in Exercise Science (Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology,Measurement and Evaluation), foundational program courses (Introduction to Physical Education),and Health/Fitness courses (Fitness Appraisal, First Aid/CPR, Lifetime Fitness, Personal andCommunity Health) as needed. Utilize inclusive pedagogy in both face-to-face and selective onlineenvironments. Innovative Program & Curriculum Development: Eagerly contribute interests and ideas to design,implement, and recruit students for new and innovative courses and academic programming.Participate in ongoing curriculum evaluation and collect and analyze data required for AHA BLS Leadership: Serve as, or demonstrate a willingness to become certified as, an AmericanHeart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor to support departmental First Aid/CPRand health/fitness course delivery and student certification needs. Student Advising & Success: Assist in advising and mentoring Physical Education majors, supportstudents in navigating the university's Learning Management System (Brightspace), and apply bestpractices to student success and retention initiatives. Student Recruitment: Actively recruit Physical Education majors through individual and groupmeetings with prospective students and parents during admissions events, open houses, andstudent orientation programming. University & Professional Service: Serve on program, standing university, task force, and FacultySenate committees. Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate. Scholarly Activity & Collaboration: Participate in scholarly projects and collaborate effectively withfaculty and staff within Physical Education and across the university to develop inter-professionalacademic and research opportunities.QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a closelyrelated field. Successful university-level teaching experience in Exercise Science and related fields, primarily inface-to-face classroom and laboratory settings. Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for creating, developing, and expanding new and innovativeacademic programming and course offerings.Preferred Attributes: Teaching or Research Expertise in Sport Psychology: Demonstrated background, academic focus, orteaching experience in Sport Psychology or Exercise Psychology. Inclusive Pedagogy: Demonstrated passion for teaching and evidence of implementing inclusivepedagogical strategies. Undergraduate Mentorship: Strong commitment to working closely with undergraduate students inclassroom, laboratory, and student research environments. Collegial Collaboration: Collaborative leadership style with a desire to build strong, collegial workingrelationships across campus. Mission Alignment: Alignment with Coker's mission to support undergraduate research, proactivefaculty mentorship, and student academic success.Application InstructionsReview of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Interested candidates must submit application materials online athttps://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/JobOpportunities. A complete application packet must include: Cover Letter (addressing qualifications, teaching experience, interest in program innovation, andvision for the role) Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) Complete contact information for three (3) professional referencesAbout Coker UniversityLocated in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker University is a student-centereduniversity granting bachelor's degrees in 30+ subject areas (including five degrees earned entirely online)and three master's degrees earned entirely online. Coker is consistently ranked among the 'Best RegionalUniversities in the South' by U.S. News & World Report and 'Best Southeastern Schools' by The PrincetonReview. More information is available at coker.edu and cokercobras.com.Equal Opportunity StatementCoker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Actof 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individualswith disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access toeducational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.University Standard Service and Excellence ExpectationsCoker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority forthe university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to ourstakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing upfor students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable andadaptable-always striking at the opportunity to be better.Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctivefour-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on anddiscussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within twohours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and MyrtleBeach.Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or againstindividuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in theareas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricularprograms, activities or facilities.