Instructor of Health and Physical Education

Job Title: Instructor of Health and Physical Education

Job Grade: 903

Hiring Salary Range: $43,731 - $52,479

Institution: Walters State Community College – Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: Teach various courses in the field of health and physical education that meet the requirements for a variety of degree plans.

• Develop and teach in-person, virtual, and web-based courses including, but not limited to, Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise Science, Safety and First Aid, Personal Wellness, and Physical Conditioning.
• Prepare course syllabi and course materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain class records.
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, advising, placement, and division/departmental meetings.
• Complete goals and objectives for the individual, the department/division, and the college.
• Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.

• Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education or related field(s) from a regionally accredited institution with 18 or more graduate hours in health and physical education.
• Teaching experience in health and physical education.
• Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Stated willingness to become certified in teaching the American Heart Association’s BLS course.

• Earned Doctorate in Health and Physical Education or a related area.
• Current certification in teaching the American Heart Association’s BLS course.
• Teaching experience in health and physical education at the college level.
• Experience using information technology techniques in teaching.

Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Division.

Environment &

Working Conditions:

Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. This position may require travel to other campuses and/or teaching in the high schools. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 - 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

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Posting Closes: Monday, February 16, 2026