Job Description

 

Summary

The position of Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor teaches selected courses in the Physical Education department under the KIN, HLED, and PEPR prefixes, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

The adjunct faculty member conducts college courses for kinesiology and physical education students using a variety of appropriate teaching methods; meets all scheduled classes prepared to instruct; prepares teaching syllabi for courses of study; prepares materials to adequately evaluate student progress; reports midterm and final grades when appropriate; maintains accurate and adequate records; establishes regular office hours for student consultation.

The faculty member performs other related duties as assigned, which duties include participating in the development of departmental curricula and adhering to all institutional policies.

The faculty member keeps up with developments in the field of kinesiology by reading current literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Additional departmental or divisional assignments may be established where appropriate.

Essential Duties

• Teach freshman and sophomore level courses in physical education and kinesiology
• Attend department, school, and college meetings where appropriate and possible.
• Keep accurate records.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Contribute to course, program-specific, and college-wide outcomes assessment with the Assessment office.
• Participate in on-going curriculum development.
• Other duties as requested by department, school, or administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or closely related field
• A commitment to teaching excellence and the mission of a comprehensive community college
• A commitment to distance education and internet course delivery

Desire Qualifications

• A demonstrated record of teaching excellence
• Experience teaching at the college level

To Apply

• Application, complete with 3 references
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts must be provided when you submit your application
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Note to Candidates

• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• A teaching demonstration will be required at time of interview.
• This is a part-time, non-benefited position, paid at a rate of $850 per instructional unit (IU). Review our faculty (adjunct) compensation policy here.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Official transcripts required upon hire.

Applications for faculty positions will be screened to ensure applicants meet the necessary credential requirements set forth by the Higher Learning Commission to teach college credit classes.

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