NAKHE Newsletter

Damon Andrew, Dean and Professor at Florida State University, received the 2025 North American Society for Sport Management Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award. Founded in 1985, NASSM aims to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management. The Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award is the most prestigious NASSM award and may only be bestowed on an individual once over the course of their career. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of sport management in terms of scholarship, research, and leadership as recognized by peers and who reflect qualities demonstrated by Dr. Zeigler in areas of student growth and development, leadership, service, scholarship, and collegiality.

Congratulations are in order for the Marketing Committee's very own, Dr. Kanae Haneishi for the recent promotion of Full Professor!

State: Macon, GA
Position: Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Deadline: August 1, 2025

Job Description / Duties

Tift College of Education is seeking an Instructor of Health and Physical Education with experience and credentials in K-12 health and physical education. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Macon and the Regional Academic Centers, the successful candidate will be housed on the University's Macon Campus. The position is a 9-month appointment, with the opportunity for summer employment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:
Primary duties include:
Teach undergraduate courses in health and physical education in face-to-face and online formats
Support the leadership for the undergraduate health and physical education teacher education program
Guide the Physical Education Activities Program and teach activities courses
Supervise field placements and supporting student success in clinical experiences
Participate in program review, assessment, and accreditation processes
Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and professional development
Serve on college and university committees
Engage in professional development activities focused on instructional quality and student outcomes
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and collegial environment within the College

Qualifications / Required Skills

Required:
Evidence of at least three (3) years of successful K-12 teaching experience with various student populations
Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills

Preferred:
Earned doctorate in Physical Education Teacher Education from an accredited college or University
Evidence of successful college/university teaching in traditional and online settings
Experience with academic program coordination
Experience participating in assessment and continuous improvement efforts in either K-12 or collegiate settings
Evidence of a defined line of research in physical education teacher education and scholarly productivity
Potential to obtain federal, state, and/or private grants and contracts and manage funded projects
Experience in athletic coaching at the K-12 or collegiate level
Experience or expertise in an additional area of teacher education (i.e., ESOL, literacy, science education, foundations of education, etc.)

Additional Information

Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History

Required Document Attachments:
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information

EEO Statement:
EEO/Veteran/Disability

Contact Information

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/
Or
Contact Dr. Adam Keath Keath_aj@mercer.edu

State: Dayton, OH
Position: Visiting Assistant Professor
Deadline: July 16, 2025

Job Description / Duties

The Wright State University Department of Kinesiology and Health (KNH) invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor position to begin in Fall 2025. The visiting assistant professor will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and contributing to the department’s academic community.

This position is for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and departmental needs. We seek a person with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Academic responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate classes in Physical Education and Health. Although the candidate will have no research requirements during this appointment, collaboration with current faculty is possible.

The teaching load for this position will be at 24 credit hours per year.
Teach undergraduate courses. 75%
Service departmental, university, and community related functions. 25%

Qualifications / Required Skills

Earned graduate degree in Physical Education, Health or a related field by start date.

Previous university teaching experience or equivalent.

Previous Physical Education/Health teaching experience in K-12 settings.

Candidate must demonstrate evidence of collaborative involvement in professional service, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others.

Additional Information

Link to job posting and application: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21018

May teach online as well as face to face courses.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Salary: Negotiable

Contact Information

Bethany Hersman
Chair, Kinesiology and Health
bethany.hersman@wright.edu