Visiting Lecturer Of Physical Education/Health

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY VACANCY

2-Year Visiting Lecturer of Physical Education/Health with K-12 Teacher Licensure

The Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a 2-year Visiting Lecturer of Physical Education/Health with K-12 Teacher Licensure position beginning in August 2026. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. Candidates must have at least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience and hold a master's degree in education or in a related discipline, including curriculum/instruction, parks, recreation and tourism, outdoor education, exercise science, or health and wellness.

Teaching responsibilities include a combination of courses such as physical education for children, physical education in games/activities/sports, health issues in education, and introduction to health education. Additionally, this position will be responsible for content supervision of PE/Health and Wellness teacher candidates in collaboration with the Division of Education and partnering school districts. This position plays a key role in strengthening community partnerships and expanding learning opportunities for teacher candidates. Maryville College is recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and is committed to outreach to local, national, and global communities.

Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The fine and performing arts program at Maryville College is housed in the Clayton Center for the Arts, whose mission is "to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding arts education opportunities for artists of all ages." The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice.

Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state's third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Jennifer Oody, Chair, Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies division; graduate transcriptions (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of references (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by references to exercise.science@maryvillecollege.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.