Department of Physical Education, Tenure-Track (Probationary) position – Faculty of Education
The Department of Physical Education Studies is inviting applications for a tenure-track position. The Department offers a Bachelor of Physical Education Studies degree, which includes three streams:
Recreation and Sport Management, Teaching, and Exercise Science and Fitness. The ideal candidate is someone whose teaching and research expertise falls within the areas of Physical Education and/or Recreation studies.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for preparing Physical Education students for careers in the areas of teaching, coaching and recreation. This dynamic department is in a state of renewal so responsibilities will include strategic planning, participation in collegial governance, curriculum planning, program assessment, and course development.
Qualifications:
• A Masters degree with 5 years of related experience is required; a PhD in a related field is preferred.
• Evidence of successful teaching in the K-12 and/or a post-secondary settings.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop a research program.
• Ability to work collegially
• Leadership experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Assets:
• Knowledge of inclusive educational practices
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching approaches.
• Ability to work closely with Coaches, Athletic Therapist and the Athletic Director.
• Ability to contribute to a small-university environment with a focus on community.
Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s Degree and are invited to contact the Office of the Dean of Education on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: July 9, 2026 or until position is filled.
Start Date: September 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027
Internal Applicants: Qualified internal applicants are invited to apply. Internal applicants are current full-time or part-time Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) Members on a continuing or regular appointment (does not include Contract Academic Staff (CAS)), CAS who hold RFR in one (1) or more courses in the Department of Physical Education Studies, or the spouse/partner of a current full-time or part-time BUFA Member on a continuing or regular appointment. Internal applicants are required to identify as such in their letter of application.
To Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package as one single electronic file (e.g., PDF) containing a letter of application (including details regarding area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences), a curriculum vitae, Transcripts (can be unofficial), Evidence of successful teaching experience, the names and contact information of three (3) references, and a statement on citizenship/Canadian immigration status to:
Dr. Alysha Farrell, Dean
Faculty of Education,
Deanofed@brandonu.ca
Issued May 29, 2026
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
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