Lecturer (full-time) in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy

Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy. This is a term position for three years, with the possibility of further renewal. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will hold at least a master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate: (1) expertise in developing and delivering physical education, sport, and exercise programs; (2) the ability to design effective, developmentally appropriate activities; (3) experience in adaptive physical activity for individuals with developmental challenges and disabilities; and (4) skill in teaching within diverse and intercultural communities. Preference will be given to candidates who: (1) have prior teaching experience or formal training in pedagogy; (2) possess experience coaching or working in community-based activity programs; and (3) demonstrate a strong understanding of performance analysis and skill development in children and young adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in leadership and health pedagogy, adaptive physical activity, culturally responsive physical education, and coaching. These courses are designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers in education, coaching, and community-based activity programming. Teaching responsibilities include developing course materials, facilitating experiential learning opportunities, and evaluating student learning and performance. The successful candidate will also mentor teaching assistants and collaborate with other instructors within related subject areas. In addition, the candidate will contribute to service activities, such as serving on the Outreach Advisory Committee, which oversees community initiatives like Active Kids. The annual teaching load for this position is 21 credits (equivalent to seven courses), which may include teaching and teaching-related duties as assigned by the Director.

This position is subject to budgetary approval. The expected starting salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000 per annum. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress increment scale within the UBC Faculty of Education.

The School of Kinesiology, the Faculty of Education, and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We seek candidates who share a commitment to inclusion, decolonization, reconciliation, anti-racism, and social justice in their teaching and service. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.

The School of Kinesiology currently has 1,450 full-time undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. We offer a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with specializations in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Multi-disciplinary Science. The graduate program includes M.A., M.Sc., Master of Kinesiology (non-thesis), Master of High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership, and Ph.D. degrees spanning multiple disciplines in kinesiology. According to the QS World University Rankings, the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia is ranked 5th globally and 2nd nationally in the field of sports-related studies. For further details about the School of Kinesiology and its programs, please visit the School’s website at this link.

UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Faculty of Education is one of the leading Faculties of its kind in the world, tied 1st in Canadian rankings and ranked 10th globally. Our work advances educational research and understanding of teaching and learning in a way that affirms diversity, equity, and innovation, and takes part in international collaboration in an interdependent globe. We provide a comprehensive set of programmatic offerings at the baccalaureate, magisterial, and doctoral levels. For more information on the Faculty of Education, please visit this website.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package that includes:
(i) a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position (two pages maximum, please indicate whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident);
(ii) a curriculum vitae;
(iii) a brief teaching dossier (two to three pages maximum), including a statement on teaching philosophy and examples of applications of that philosophy;
(iv) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching/course evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching, and sample course syllabus, if available);
(v) an equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) statement (one page maximum) that describes and documents your contributions to EDID through your teaching, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID; and
(vi) names and contact details of three academic references. Letters of reference will only be requested for candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.

Complete application files must be provided in the format of one bookmarked PDF file addressed to Dr. Romeo Chua, Co-Director, School of Kinesiology, and sent electronically to kin.hr@ubc.ca. Following the submission of the application, the applicant will receive an Equity Survey link via email. Completion of the Equity Survey is required as part of the application process. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities at all stages of the search process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact educ.hr@ubc.ca.

While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application package by March 31, 2026. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to Dr. Romeo Chua, Co-Director, School of Kinesiology, at kin.director@ubc.ca.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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