Pomona College, Physical Education
Position ID:
Position Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEAD MEN’S SOCCER COACH
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Claremont, California 91711, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/02/01 11:59PM
(posted 2024/11/30, listed until 2025/02/01)
(posted 2024/11/30, listed until 2025/02/01)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Physical Education is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach of Men’s Soccer for the Pomona-Pitzer athletic program. At Pomona, physical education professors are full members of the faculty. In this capacity, they teach courses, advise students, and play an integral role in committee service and faculty governance. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of Pomona-Pitzer's competitive NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer program, teaching activity classes in the physical education program and managing administrative duties essential for the proper functioning of the Physical Education and Athletic programs. Faculty coaches are also responsible for contributing to a collaborative environment within the physical education department. Firmly rooted in the NCAA Division III philosophy, Pomona-Pitzer athletics values coaches and athletic programs which promote: sportsmanship, teamwork, inclusion, leadership, wellness, service, accountability, personal development and competitive excellence. Pomona College and Pitzer College are both recognized as highly selective comprehensive liberal arts colleges. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to recruit, coach, mentor and teach in this context. Pomona College, Pitzer College and The Department of Physical Education support equal access to higher education and values working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds-utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive and which promotes academic equity. Pomona and Pitzer Colleges combine to sponsor varsity athletics and are members of the Claremont Colleges consortium located in Southern California, approximately 40 miles east of Los Angeles. The Pomona-Pitzer Athletic Program consists of 21 intercollegiate teams and is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Pomona and Pitzer have a combined enrollment of approximately 2,800 students. Desired Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred. - Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and coach student-athletes at the scholastic or collegiate level. - Understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy - Appreciation for the role of athletics in small liberal arts colleges with rigorous academic settings - Capacity to teach and mentor an ethnically diverse student body - Strong desire to contribute to a team environment Application Procedure/Deadline: Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, statement of coaching/ teaching philosophy and the contact information of three references through the online portal. Total compensation includes a robust benefits package and a salary commensurate with rank and experience, ranging from $90,000-$100,000. Review of applications will begin in January 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Pomona College is an equal opportunity employer and especially invites applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
- Statement of Teaching/Coaching Philosophy
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
9096218238
Department of Athletic and Physical Education
220 E 6th Street
Rains Center
Claremont, CA 91711
220 E 6th Street
Rains Center
Claremont, CA 91711