Health and Physical Education and Coaching Instructor

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• Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA 22812Bridgewater College, Nolen School and the Department of Health and Human Science invite applications for a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track instructor in Health & Human Science beginning August 17, 2026. We’re seeking a health and physical education educator with K–12 teaching and coaching experience who can bring practical, real-world insight into the classroom and prepare students for careers in education, health, and coaching.
• WHAT
• YOU’LL DO: Teach undergraduate courses in health and physical education and coaching Connect coursework to real-world K–12 and coaching environments Advise, mentor, and support students pursuing education and coaching careers Contribute to program development and continuous improvement Participate in departmental service and campus committees Support student recruitment and engagement efforts WHAT YOU BRING M.Ed. or related degree Licensed K–12 teaching experience Coaching experience in a school or related setting Ability to translate practical experience into effective teaching Collaborative mindset and commitment to student-centered learning
• PREFERRED: Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or related field
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• WHAT
• WE
• OFFER: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans and 403(b) retirement program Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents
• A supportive, collaborative academic environment
• GENERAL
• INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams.
• To learn more about
• Bridgewater
• College, visit: bridgewater.edu
• APPLY: Complete the online application.
• DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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• Additional
• INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu
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