Instructor - Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking an outdoor recreation, outdoor education, and martial arts instructor in the
Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services in the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
This position involves teaching and support of the Division and is a two-year renewable term appointment at the rank
of instructor.
Responsibilities: Serves as an Instructor in the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services with teaching
responsibilities at the undergraduate level; advises students at the undergraduate level; recruits, counsels, and
assists with career placement for students; and contributes to professional and public service activities appropriate to
leisure services. Teaching responsibilities include activity courses in the areas of martial arts (karate & judo) and
outdoor recreation activities as well as lecture courses in outdoor recreation and education.
Qualifications: Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in Physical Education, Leisure Services or related field; at
least five years of successful teaching at the university level; and first aid, CPR-Pro, and Wilderness First Responder
certifications are required. Pre-employment background checks are required.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers excellent fringe
benefits including TIAA-CREF retirement.
The University of Northern Iowa prides itself on putting “Students First” and has a reputation for providing exceptional
undergraduate education, as well as complementary programs at the master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels.
Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in
business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences. One of three state
universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report has
ranked UNI second among Midwest public universities for 13 consecutive years. The university’s size – just more
than 13,000 students – allows it to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a
friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. For more information, see www.uni.edu.
The School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services is a unit of the College of Education. The school is
organized in six divisions: Athletic Training; Health Promotion and Education; Physical Education; Leisure, Youth and
Human Services; Graduate Studies; and General Education.
The College of Education offers a full range of programs in education and education related fields (Bachelor through
Doctorate) and is comprised of six departments: Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Psychology and
Foundations; Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Post Secondary Education; Special Education; Teaching; and
the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
Application Information: Complete applications received by Friday, August 9, 2010 will be given full consideration.
Applications are encouraged from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities and veterans. The
position is available starting August, 2010. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and official
transcripts to: Dr. Kathleen Scholl, Chairperson, Search Committee, School of Health, Physical Education and
Leisure Services, 203 Wellness/Recreation Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241, (319)
273-6316 or (319) 273-6475, Fax: (319) 273-5958, e-mail: kathleen.scholl@uni.edu. See www.uni.edu or
www.uni.edu/coe/hpels.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.
UNI is a smoke free campus facility.