Instructor of Physical Education
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| Institution | SD School of Mines |
| Working Title | Instructor of Physical Education |
| Posting Number | F00790P |
| Department | SDSMT-Dept of Physical Education |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Rapid City |
| Posting Text | The Physical Education department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology welcomes applications for a physical education teaching position. This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position. The instructor is expected to teach undergraduate classes in the area of Strength and Conditioning. The anticipated start date is October 2021. The Instructor will be required to prepare and submit a course syllabus in accordance with accreditation standards; provide meaningful instruction, assessments, and feedback to students; present engaging learning experiences; respond to students in a timely manner; communicate regularly with the department chair; submit the required course data including midterm and final grades regularly; and, comply with other university requests as needed. The Physical Education instructor is expected to explain and demonstrate safe and effective use of all sport and exercise equipment; offer modifications for multiple skill levels; monitor and assist class participants utilizing equipment; prioritize the safety of all class participants; properly respond to risk management issues; and submit all required documentation of all emergency and injury situations per university policies. Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment. A Bachelor’s degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in lieu of a Master’s degree is required. Professional certification, licensure, or specialization in the area of instruction is also required. A Master’s degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education or a related field is preferred. Work experience, prior teaching experience, or published and/or presented research in the field is also preferred. Established in 1885, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is one of the nation’s leading engineering, science and technology universities located in Rapid City, South Dakota. For prospective college students who are serious about their future, passionate about STEM and eager to solve society’s most pressing problems, South Dakota Mines delivers a best-in-class education at an affordable price, with a supportive and collaborative campus community that prepares graduates to become in-demand leaders in today’s fastest-growing industries. Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and numerous nationally competitive engineering teams. Our Research Programs are concentrated in four areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. South Dakota Mines is a growing university that enrolls around 2,500 students from 45 states and 40 countries and is ranked as the best engineering school for return on investment out of 319 similar institutions across the United States. The placement rate for recent Mines graduates is 96 percent. Rapid City is the state’s second largest city (with an urban population of 77,503 and metropolitan population of 148,749) and is nestled at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills. Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Memorial are all within an hour of the University. Rapid City enjoys a relatively mild climate and offers year-round recreational opportunities, including, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and hunting, to name a few. For more information about South Dakota Mines and Rapid City, visit: http://sdsmt.edu/The-Rushmore-Region/. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin September 27, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. |
| Posting Date | 09/13/2021 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 09/27/2021 |
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| Duration of the Term | Other |
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| Appointment Percent | 100 |
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| Proposed Rank | Instructor |
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| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| Affirmative Action Statement | |
| Diversity Statement | South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service. |
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Working Conditions
| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations |
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| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | |
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| If other protection is used please identify |
| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time |
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| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |
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| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Classroom Environment, Outdoors Environment, Athletic/Wellness Facilities |
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| If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. |
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