Assistant Professional Practice Professor (Health and Fitness Lead Teacher)

Mizzou Academy is the K-12 laboratory school within the University of Missouri's College of Education and Human Development. With more than 200 courses across elementary, middle, and high school levels, Mizzou Academy provides online and blended courses to nearly 7,000 students in more than 60 countries each year. Our team is committed to student-centered teaching and meaningful relationships, helping students grow as learners and engaged members of their communities. As a laboratory school, we value respect and overall well-being and encourage educators to model curiosity and lifelong learning as we work together to continually improve learning experiences for students worldwide.

40% Instruction, Feedback, and Student Support

• Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students in Health and Fitness courses while managing a high volume of submissions and maintaining instructional quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with instructional specialists to support consistent grading practices, quality feedback, and instructional expectations.
• Monitor student progress, grade complex or sensitive assignments as needed, and identify opportunities to support student success.
• Work closely with counseling and support services teams to inform and implement student support plans.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and instructors to support learning, engagement, and achievement.
• Model and promote responsible academic practices, including ethical decision-making, digital citizenship, and the effective use of GenAI as a learning tool.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment that promotes student wellness and success.

30% Curriculum Design and Development

• Contribute content expertise to the development, revision, and continuous improvement of Health and Fitness curriculum, including opportunities to support or lead projects based on program needs and individual strengths.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of new grades 6-8 Physical Education courses and other instructional initiatives across Mizzou Academy.
• Review, evaluate, and improve existing courses using stakeholder feedback, student data, and best practices to support high-quality learning experiences.
• Develop instructional resources and learning experiences that support student success in a flexible online environment.

20% Program Development and Collaboration

• Collaborate with educational partners to support program implementation, student success, and strong relationships with schools and organizations.
• Contribute expertise in health, wellness, and blended learning to Mizzou Academy initiatives and school-wide efforts, sharing observations and recommendations that support student success, engagement, belonging, and access.
• Represent Mizzou Academy professionally in interactions with students, families, educators, and partner organizations.
• Participate in collaborative projects, professional learning opportunities, and other initiatives that support Mizzou Academy's mission.
• Strengthen Mizzou Academy's role as the University of Missouri's K-12 laboratory school.

• Participate in community-engaged service opportunities that support students, especially in Health and Fitness.
• Collaborate with the College of Education and Human Development to support research-informed practices in online and blended teaching and learning.
• Contribute to university service through committees, outreach, partnership development, and strategic initiatives.
• Take on leadership opportunities in content areas, including professional organizations.
• Contribute to scholarship by sharing promising practices through presentations, professional learning, and collaborative projects with CEHD colleagues, university stakeholders, and educational partners.

Professional Flexibility

Mizzou Academy is a fast-moving, creative, and globally connected organization. New opportunities and projects regularly emerge as we serve students and partners around the world. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to contribute to evolving priorities and other duties as assigned.

Fully remote

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in Education (or a related field)

Candidates will be evaluated on the degrees/certifications and experience listed below.

Degrees/certifications:

• Missouri teaching certification in Health, Physical Education, or a related field
• Earned doctorate in Education or a related field

Experience:

• Teaching Health and/or Physical Education at the K-12 level
• Developing or revising Health and Physical Education curriculum
• Teaching students from varied cultural, linguistic, and international backgrounds
• Teaching and supporting students in online and blended learning environments
• Supporting educators through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning
• Using Canvas LMS and SpeedGrader to facilitate teaching, learning, and course development
• Modeling high-quality, student-centered feedback in online learning environments
• Practicing student-centered instruction and contributing to collaborative, continuous improvement efforts
• Building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and educational partners

Upload (a) a letter of application in which you describe the position you are applying for and, in detail, your qualifications for the position, (b) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application in the Attachments section of the application.

Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Review Date: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.