The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Kinesiology and Athletic Training seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Education position, starting in August 2026. We are seeking professionals committed to the academic and professional preparation of Physical Education teaching majors.

Primary responsibilities include teaching physical education pedagogy courses such as ‘Assessment in Physical Education’, ‘Adapted Physical Education’, ‘Elementary Methods in Physical Education’, and ‘Secondary Methods and Curriculum in Physical Education’ at the undergraduate levels; conducting research and engaging in scholarly activities; supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects; and participating in professional service. For more information on the Department of Kinesiology and Athletic Training visit https://csbs.uni.edu/kinesiology-athletic-training.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Physical Education or a closely related field (ABD will be considered); demonstrated ability to teach physical education pedagogy classes; demonstrated record of effective teaching; and demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish manuscripts required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach Adapted Physical Education courses; ability to teach graduate courses in our online graduate program in physical education; and prior university-level teaching experience preferred.

For more information, please contact Dr. Mick Mack, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-6129 or e-mail at mickey.mack@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by February 9, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter addressing qualifications

3) Statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 2/9/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.