Description
The School of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for instructor in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education Teaching with a start date in August 2027. To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate success in teaching and student support.
The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to teach a variety of courses in the kinesiology curriculum, particularly related to Physical Education Teacher Preparation and/or coaching. Courses will be decided based on the applicant’s strengths and the needs of the School of Health and Kinesiology.
Position Summary: This position is a 9-month position (August-May) and required to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester. This position will teach courses in physical education teacher preparation program as well as other courses as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of the School of Health and Kinesiology. Teaching opportunities may be available during the summer for additional compensation. This position will also provide service to the school, college, university, and Omaha urban community.
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.
The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day.
Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/26526 and submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Teaching philosophy statement that addresses how you approach teaching and learning among students with a range of personal and educational experiences and perspectives, many of whom are also first-generation learners
4. Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Adam Rosen, Director of the School of Health and Kinesiology, at arosen@unomaha.edu or Dr. Michael Messerole, Assistant Director of the School of Health and Kinesiology and Search Chair mmesserole@unomaha.edu .
Benefits:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in kinesiology, PE Teaching, Adapted Physical Education, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of K-12 PE teaching experience. Teaching certification or eligible with clear evidence of teaching experience. Doctoral degree in kinesiology or related field, preferred.
