Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy - Tenure/Tenure Track - 524646

Department/Organization
212801 - Kinesiology

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full time, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position in sport pedagogy / physical education teacher education, beginning August 2025.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invites applications for a full time, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position in sport pedagogy / physical education teacher education, beginning August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in physical education teacher education (sport pedagogy), establish a productive scholarly agenda, pursue external funding and meet the needs for service in the department, college, university and the community.

The Department of Kinesiology has 11 tenure track and 7 clinical (non-tenure track) faculty and has programs in Physical Education, Exercise Science and General Studies in Kinesiology leading to B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Physical education (sport pedagogy) undergraduate and graduate coursework leads to initial and advanced teacher certification.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct undergraduate and graduate physical education courses. Teaching may include but is not limited to courses in Sport Pedagogy such as elementary or secondary methods courses and field experiences, assessment, and curriculum.

• Direct graduate student theses and dissertations

• Participate in the development and assessment of graduate and undergraduate sport pedagogy programs and courses

• Develop and maintain scholarly productivity in sport pedagogy commensurate with the university’s R1 classification

• Ability to pursue extramurally funded research/service

• Serve on program and departmental committees, as appropriate.

• Participate in academic citizenship

Starting Date: August 16, 2025

Minimum Qualifications
• Earned doctorate in Physical Education Teacher Education, or related field

• Experience with external, institutional and programmatic assessments

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate courses in Sport Pedagogy (Physical Education Teacher Education) • Demonstrated ability or potential to teach graduate courses in Sport Pedagogy (Physical Education Teacher Education) • Demonstrated ability or potential to establish research leading to peer-reviewed publications • School and/or college teaching experience

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Oleg Sinelnikov (osinelnikov@ua.edu). Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application; unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework; vita; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation,