Faculty - Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology at Hope College seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position that will begin August 1, 2023. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: (1) teaching and program development in the areas of physical education and health (2) advising and professional development of physical education and health students, and (3) serving as program director for the K-12 physical education and health major.

 

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will be required to hold a master’s degree (preferably in Education) along with a BA in Education, certifications in Physical Education and Health, and five years teaching in a K-12 setting. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.

 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit the following as part of the online application found at https://jobs.hope.edu/:

  • A letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae/résumé
  • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable for initial application)
  • Contact information for three references
  • A statement of teaching philosophy and classroom teaching experience
  • A statement describing the candidate’s fit with the mission of the College (https://hope.edu/about/mission.html ) and our Christian Aspirations (https://hope.edu/about/christian.html)

Direct inquiries regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Maureen Dunn (dunnm@hope.edu), Chair of the Kinesiology Department.

Additional materials and letters of recommendation may be required later in the search process.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.