Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/03/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit all of the following:

• A letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities and required qualifications of the position as described above
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (2-page maximum)
• The contact information for three professional references will be collected as part of the application process. For finalists, the UGAJobs system will automatically request letters of reference directly from the listed contacts. Finalists will be unable to schedule an on-campus interview until all three letters of reference have been received.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Bryan McCullick, bamccull@uga.edu

Deadline for Application: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. All applications received by October 6, 2025, are assured of full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Health & Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Kinesiology, or a closely related field of study by the start date of the position.
Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer in the area of Health and Physical Education (HPE)/Sport Pedagogy, to begin August 1, 2026. The Department seeks to hire a motivated faculty member with teaching experience across a variety of HPE and sport coaching-related courses. The Department is open to applicants from a variety of specializations, including, but not limited to, teacher education and sport coaching education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate HPE and sport pedagogy classes (face-to-face) within the current program curriculum. The teaching load consists of seven three-credit sections (21 credit hours) across the academic year.
• Supervise physical education teacher candidates in student teaching placements.
• Provide high-quality educational assistance to individual students.
• Contribute to service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels, when requested.
• Provide programmatic, technological, and pedagogical support to the PEDB Program.

This position is contingent on the continued availability of funding.
Additional Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Health & Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Kinesiology, or a closely related field of study by the start date of the position.
• Ability to effectively teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the current HPE/Sport Pedagogy curriculum.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and technological skills.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Evidence of extensive professional background in college/university teaching.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Evidence of innovative professional teaching methods.
• Evidence of ability to establish and cultivate partnerships with local schools and school districts.
• Ability to demonstrate strong evidence of, and commitment to, teaching excellence and student learning.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate HPE and sport pedagogy classes (face-to-face) within the current program curriculum. The teaching load consists of seven three-credit sections (21 credit hours) across the academic year.
• Supervise physical education teacher candidates in student teaching placements.
• Provide high-quality educational assistance to individual students.
• Contribute to service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels, when requested.
• Provide programmatic, technological, and pedagogical support to the PEDB Program.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents