Physical Education Teacher Continuing Faculty Status (CFS) - Professional

Job Title:

Physical Education Teacher Education, Continuing Status Faculty (CFS), tenure track equivalent

Posting End Date: January 3, 2026

Required Degree:

PhD or equivalent preferred, masters required.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Required Applicant Experience/Qualifications:

• Expertise in preparing and supporting future physical education teachers
• Interest in supporting the learning of preservice elementary teachers
• Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Applicant Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years teaching within the public-school physical education setting
• A pattern of successful university teaching with undergraduate students, especially preservice teachers
• Ability to model effective teaching practices
• An understanding of the current literature, trends, and issues in physical education
• Familiarity with using data-supported learning to support instruction in physical education
• Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools

Duties/Expectations:

Physical education faculty in the Department of Teacher Education teach courses specific to a major and minor in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and a course in physical education for elementary education majors. The primary responsibilities of this position would be related to the course with elementary education majors, both teaching the course on campus and supporting the field placements associated with the course. This position would also involve teaching some courses in the PETE major/minor as aligned with their expertise and department needs.

Teaching

Teach undergraduate courses in the Physical Education Teacher Education program. Primary teaching responsibilities will be PETE 212: Physical and Health Education for Elementary School Teachers. Other teaching may include courses in secondary PETE pedagogy (e.g., PETE 276), physical activity and health content (e.g., PETE 367), and/or coaching (e.g., PETE 430). Other courses may be assigned to meet department needs.

Total annual teaching load would be approximately 25 credits.

Program Administration

• Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher candidates in PETE 212
• Collaborate with the PETE program coordinator and schools to select direct, support, train, and supervise mentor teachers for PETE 212 students

Professional Outreach

• Support physical education in the BYU-Public School Partnership districts by, for example, conducting professional development with practicing teachers
• Establish a pattern of leadership in the broader state, national, and/or international physical education community by, for example, presenting at physical education and/or coaching related professional conferences

Citizenship

• Participate as a good citizen in the university and profession
• Fulfill committee assignments and other citizenship activities inside the university, community, and profession
• Demonstrate a pattern of leadership at the department, school, and university levels
• Attend department, college, and university meetings (e.g., faculty meeting, devotionals, forums, convocations), including PETE and elementary education faculty meetings
• Interact appropriately and constructively with students and colleagues
• Serve within the broader professional community (e.g., committee work for state, regional and/or national professional organizations, reviewer for professional journals and conferences, elected leadership positions within state and/or regional professional organizations)
• Mentoring students both in and out of classrooms and fostering experiential learning opportunities.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.