Adjunct Faculty - HHP Fitness & Recreational Activity Program

Job Details

Job Title Adjunct Faculty - HHP Fitness & Recreational Activity Program

Agency East Texas A&M University

Department Health & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Commerce, Texas

Job Type Faculty

SUMMARY:

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• POSSIBLE COURSE OFFERINGS: Yoga, Weight Training, Jog Walk, Lifetime Fitness, Archery
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.
• Experience: Successful candidates must have experience leading activity courses including, but not limited to: Yoga, Weight Training, Jog Walk, Lifetime Fitness
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to be active while teaching.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.
• Secondary teaching expertise in other Health and Human Performance areas (e.g. pedagogy, programming, health).