Faculty of Health

Assistant Teaching Professor in Recreation and Health Education

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The School of EPHE is actively building a diverse, welcoming community of teachers, learners and researchers and invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Recreation and Health Education to begin July 1 st , 2026. Applicants should have a significant teaching experiences and strong record of scholarship of teaching and learning.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $118,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

- Doctoral degree in a recreation and health education, recreation related discipline or equivalent, from a recognized institution by the time of appointment.
- Substantial recent and relevant teaching experience in higher education in the area of health and recreation.
- A thorough understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of teaching recreation and health education.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and service.
- Relevant and recent post-secondary teaching experience that demonstrates a high calibre in teaching and a commitment to student engagement.
- Strong record of teaching achievement, some of which may include community-engaged scholarship and/or professional experience, relative to stage of career.
- Evidence of Scholarly Activity within the candidate’s discipline or in the field of the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The following will be considered assets:

- Preference will be given to applicants who teach with a specific focus in sport and recreation management or coaching studies.
- Experience coaching a range of age groups and abilities levels ranging from novice, recreational and high performance in one or more sports.
- Successful mentorship and supervision of the research activities of undergraduate honours students and graduate students.
- Evidence of engagement in academic collegial governance.
- Evidence of significant contributions to curriculum and program development
- Evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

The School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (EPHE) is an academic unit within the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria (http://www.uvic.ca/education/exercise/ ). Our mission is to advance knowledge and to prepare professionals in the area of physical activity, recreation, and health through teaching, research and service. A collaborative research culture exists within the school. General research interests span recreation health, exercise sciences, physical education teacher education and inclusive pedagogies (Research profiles: https://www.uvic.ca/education/exercise/people/index.php ). Our School, Faculty and University have a demonstrated commitment to equity and fairness.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Contact information

For questions regarding the position please contact Dr. Nevin Harper, EPHE Director (acting) via email (ephe.director@uvic.ca ).

Application packages should be sent by November 15, 2025, Rebecca Zammit, Assistant to the Director via email (rzammit@uvic.ca ).

Rebecca Zammit
Assistant to the Director
Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2
Telephone: 250-721-8373

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Candidates are requested to provide:

- Cover letter outlining how the candidate meets the requirements of the position
- Teaching dossier with evidence of ongoing professional development, peer assessments and where relevant, student evaluations and insights.
- Research statement (both traditional and community-engaged research interests are valued and welcomed).
- A statement (maximum one page) describing past or potential contributions to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within research, service, and teaching.
- The names and contact details of three referees.

Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

Application deadline

November 15, 2025

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion andhuman rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members ofhistorically and systemically marginalized groups .

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost atFRrecruit@uvic.ca . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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