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QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated experience and proficiency in the field of specialization - Tennis, at the NCAA Division I level. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will be those that have demonstrated currency and excellence in college-level Physical Education instruction, teaching and administration. Experience coaching and teaching a sports programs associated with any Military Service Academies is desired. Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and organizational management. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and demonstrated excellence in teaching. It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate: Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc. Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired. Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Mr. George Nelson, [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.
Major DutiesThe United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Department of Athletics, anticipates filling the TERM full-time position of INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ASST MEN'S TENNIS). This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 5 years. Extensions and/or Subsequent re-appointments may be considered based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability. Major Duties of the Position: Instructs cadets in undergraduate Physical Education (PE) courses. Prepares course materials according to published course descriptions and delivers well-organized instruction to facilitate student learning. Counsels and evaluates assigned cadets as appropriate. Effectively provides student assessment and motivation. Provides extra instruction outside normal class and practice hours for cadets who require or request it. Serves as a course director when required by the Department of Physical Education. Assists in the management of the men's tennis program. Effectively instructs cadets in the sport of men's tennis and related strength and conditioning programs. Effectively administers organizational aspects of the men's tennis program, in include; but not limited to lesson planning, scheduling, budgeting, recruitment of cadet candidates, maintenance of supply and equipment accounts, and safety of athletic facilities and physical training. Manages training programs in full compliance with the rules, regulations, and by-laws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Mountain West Conference or other applicable conference affiliations and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Manage, administer, and instruct summer sports camps as required by the Executive Director of Athletics.