INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICAL ED
Summary
Teach physical education courses, advise students, and develop curriculum at a small college in Jackson, TN.
JOB TITLE: Interim Instructor of Physical Education and Recreation
DEPT: Academic Affairs
REPORTS TO: Physical Education Department Chair
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Lane College
AVAILABILITY: Fall 2026
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The Lane College Physical Education Department seeks an Interim Physical Education Instructor. This is a nine-month faculty position with a maximum teaching load of 12 credit hours. Teaching responsibilities include core and elective classes as well as activity courses. Additional responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, assessment, and service to the college and community. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Blackboard, CAMS, hybrid/online courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content. The instructor will also be responsible for teaching major courses in various formats, advising majors, and assisting in student recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, the instructor will serve on division and college committees, meet established deadlines, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Teach introductory level courses each semester and upper-level courses
- Teach major courses in traditional, blended, and online formats.
- Familiarity with Blackboard, CAMS, hybrid/online courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content
- Academic advising.
- Participating in departmental, divisional, and institutional activities.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body
- Meet established deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
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