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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

REQ# 503405

Posting Closes:
Monday, February 16, 2026