Part-Time Lecturer- Physical Education Specialt...

Part-Time Lecturer- Physical Education Specialty for the

Education Department Category:

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Department:

Education

Locations:

Westminster, MD

Posted:

Feb 16, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Position 

ID:

197301

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates. Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students.

Job Description:

McDaniel College invites dynamic teacher-scholars in Kinesiology/Physical Education to join our close-knit community as a part-time lecturer. We are seeking a faculty colleague who will teach courses in sports pedagogy, methods in physical education and adapted physical education. This position also includes teaching responsibilities in both the Kinesiology and Education departments. In addition, the position requires that the lecturer support students with field and internship placements in partnership with the Coordinator of Teacher Professional Development. Knowledge of national standards and trends in Physical Education in the P-12 setting is an essential component of the position. The Education Department is an innovative team that consistently reviews curriculum and pedagogy to ensure that teacher candidates in physical education are well-prepared to meet the teaching challenges in the P-12 setting. Experience in a P-12 public school setting, data collection and analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively with department members, students and faculty in other departments is essential. This position requires evening and weekend availability to teach and/or participate in departmental events and recruiting activities. Responsibilities Coordinate, plan and create syllabi for courses assigned in the Kinesiology major/Education minor on a 2x2 teaching schedule Develop, deliver and grade relevant assignments, discussions, tests and other activities that measure student progress towards course goals Evaluate student progress towards specified course objectives and provide timely feedback to students accordingly Facilitate classroom instruction using an appropriate pedagogical framework relevant to course content Collaborate with professional development public school partners to place graduate and undergraduate students in practicum experiences Collaborate with professional development public school partners to place both undergraduate and graduate student teachers in their final internships Maintain accurate, objective and complete grading rosters for all students within assigned courses Comply with all related federal, state and local regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FERPA and Title IX Submit all grades to the Registrar by the published deadline Observe all requirements of the McDaniel College Honor Code (see Student Handbook) Provide the opportunity during office hours or by special appointment for stu­dents to consult or to review the results of tests, papers, and other require­ments Treat grades and other student records with confidentiality and in accord with state and federal law Engage in service activities, such as institution committee work and student advising, as required by the Faculty Handbook in effect

Requirements:

M.A, PhD or ABD in Kinesiology or Education preferred. Ideal candidates will have training in physical education teaching methodology. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a P-12 setting. A record of successful teaching of college-level Kinesiology and/or Education courses. Demonstrated application of current best practices in teaching methodology to foster oral and written communication in an interactive and engaging way, including the integration of technology in the classroom. Ability to use internet, word, email, excel and presentation software programs such as PowerPoint. The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential. Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered.

Applications must include the following:

Letter of interest Curriculum Vitae A statement of teaching philosophy At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu. Review of applications will begin in February 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please click the Apply Now button below to begin your application.