Instructor of Physical Education (Tenure Track)

Instructor of Physical Education (Tenure Track) 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars

Location:

Valhalla, NY Category:

Teaching Faculty Positions Posted On:

Wed Feb 25 2026

Job Description:

The College seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track instructor position in the Department of Health, Human Performance, & Physical Education. The instructor will teach physical education activities courses, the American Heart Association (AHA) Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED, and the lecture course Health & Fitness for Life. Instructors are expected to participate in student advisement, departmental and college activities, school committees, student clubs, and local professional organizations. The instructor will also remain active with professional development in their field.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

: The successful candidate must possess a Master's degree in Physical Education, with at least one year of teaching experience in Physical Education. The candidate must be certified as an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor and possess a current AHA BLS Provider card. The candidate must demonstrate commitment to excellent teaching, and to the goals of Westchester Community College. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years' experience in teaching undergraduate college students in classroom and field settings is preferred. Knowledge and experience in the following sports is also preferred: basketball, tennis, badminton, golf, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. It is preferred that the chosen candidate is proficient in the use of technology in instruction.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE

Fall 2026

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The starting salary for the Instructor position is $75,170. Further salary increases may be achieved through promotion to higher academic ranks. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.