Asst/Assoc Professor of Physical Education/Health Education and Head Women's Basketball Coach

Asst/Assoc Professor of Physical Education/Health Education and Head Women's Basketball Coach

Salary

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Academic Faculty - 9 months

Job Number

00360

Department

Womens Basketball

Opening Date

04/01/2026

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Description

Springfield College recognizes the unique and important contribution that faculty members with coaching responsibilities make to the academic and co-curricular life of the College. The individual is responsible for all phases of the Women's Basketball program including competition and practice planning, mentoring of staff, recruitment and development of student-athletes, equipment, contest scheduling, public relations including social media and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Additionally, a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA (Division III member), NEWMAC, and institutional rules and regulations is necessary. The individual will also serve as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education with responsibility for teaching departmental coursework.

The qualified applicant will report to the Director of Athletics. This position is a full-time, nine-month, program-track appointment.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy -- the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. As of 2019, the estimated population was 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Qualifications

• Interested applicants for this position will have a Masters degree from an accredited institution.
• Preference will be given to applicants with an educational background in Physical Education or a related discipline.
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of college teaching and/or head college coaching experience who can bring diverse perspectives to this growing department and who are motivated to help students succeed.
• A valid drivers license, CPR and AED certification is required.
• Applicants should have a commitment to work in a dynamic work setting with a diverse student population.

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

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• No

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Do you have valid CPR and AED certifications?

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• No

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Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu