26-27 AY Teaching Associate (TA) - Kinesiology

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Kinesiology

College of Health and Human Services

Position Overview:

The Department of Kinesiology seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility and adequate funding.

• The department is seeking TA applicants for sections of various Kinesiology Activity Classes (KAC).
• TAs will teach sections of KAC such as: KAC 4 - Swim for Beginners, KAC 21 - Elementary Strength Training, KAC 22 - Bowling, KAC 24 - Elementary Aerobics, KAC 33 - Fitness Walking, KAC 39 - Jogging, KAC 65 - Basketball, KAC 68 - Soccer, KAC 71 - Elementary Volleyball, KAC 80T - Pickleball, KAC 103 - Swim for Fitness.
• TAs may also teach labs such as: Kines 109 Lab - Motor Learning, Kines 116 Lab - Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Kines 118 Lab - Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Kines 163 Lab - Fitness & Wellness, Kines 165 Lab - Performance Related Fitness or opportunities to teach other beginning courses in the department as needed.

Anticipated Appointment Dates: This position is opened until filled.

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Hours/Units per week: Students can work up to 20-hours per week.

Job Duties may include the following...

Qualifications: A candidate for the position of teaching associate in the Department of Kinesiology must meet the following minimum qualifications: Admission to the Graduate Program in the Department of Kinesiology, in good academic standing. Minimum GPA 3.0. Enrollment in at least 6-units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree. Demonstrated, satisfactory progress towards the degree. Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and have the ability or potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related discipline. Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting. Evidence of subject matter competence. Ability and willingness to work with computers including common word-processing software, and computer and Internet-based language teaching technology.

Application Procedures: The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date. For full consideration, the application and all required materials must be submitted by June 1st; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.