Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) or Term Contract Assistant Professor for Physical Education/Health Program

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) or Term Contract Assistant Professor for Physical Education/Health Program
* Location: Teacher Education and Leadership Department
* Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
* Pay: $62,000-69,000 for 2026-2027 Academic Year, commensurate with experience.
* Position Type: FT Tenure-Track or term contract with opportunity for conversion or renewal to FT Tenure Track

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, Letchworth and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts .

What We Offer:

* Salary: $62,000-69,000 for 2026-2027 Academic Year, commensurate with experience.

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Program & Job Summary:

The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership invites applications for a faculty position in the Physical Education/Health Program beginning August 2026. Candidates possessing a terminal degree will be considered for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates who do not yet hold a terminal degree will be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor position with the potential for conversion to tenure-track upon completion of the degree. The Physical Education/Health major is one of the seven majors and sixteen graduate programs offered by the department. The department currently has ten full-time faculty/staff and is collegial, energetic, and dedicated to excellence in teaching.

Additional Information about the School of Education and Leadership Services, and the physical education programs.

• School of Education and Leadership Studies

• Physical Education/Health Undergraduate Program

• Physical Education MS Initial Cert Graduate Program

• Physical Education MS Professional Cert Graduate Program

Key Responsibilities:

All full-time faculty workloads are based on the equivalent of 12 credits/semester as assigned by the Department which may include, but not limited to:
* Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in traditional and online environments.
* Teach courses in motor learning/development, coaching, physical education methods, adapted physical education and other department courses as qualified.
* Participate in research and scholarly activities, engage in service to the university, profession, and community, and participate in department, college, and university governance activities.
* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with department, university, community, and professional constituencies.
* Supervise candidates in early field, practicum, &/or student teaching placements.
* Advise students in program majors and graduate programs.
* Assist with student recruitment.
* Assist in curriculum development, outreach, student outcomes assessment, and accreditation.
* Become and remain actively involved in professional organizations.

What You Need to Succeed:

* Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Physical Education or a related curricular area is required for appointment at the tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Candidates who are A.B.D. or hold a Master's degree in a relevant field will be considered for the Term Contract Assistant Professor rank. For those hired at the Term Contract rank, the Doctorate must be completed by August 2027 to be eligible for conversion to a tenure-track appointment.

• For all ranks: Successful K-12 physical education experience and college-level teaching experience in traditional and online formats are preferred.

• For Associate Professor Rank: Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful university teaching, along with a proven record of excellence in research/scholarship, service, and student advising.

• Experience with administering teacher education programs.

• Evidence of professional and scholarly activity.

• Experience in successful grant writing and/or obtaining extramural funding.

• Experience in supervising student teachers or clinical students.

• Experience in program accreditation.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Proficient in written and oral English.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diversity of the department and to mentor and support students from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States (This position is not eligible for sponsorship).

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*I nterested candidates should submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter (addressed to Search Committee Chair)

• Curriculum vitae

• Names, titles and contact information for three professional references

Application Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Important Information:
* Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit ] and search "E-Verify."

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University-where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jeffrey R. Lindauer, Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at [email protected] .

Posted Range

USD $62,000.00 - USD $69,000.00 /Yr.