Job Description

Working Title

Kinesiology Faculty

Position Status

Full Time

Department

School of Health Sciences

General Summary

Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, has an opening for full-time, in-person Physical Education Faculty. The faculty position instructs Kinesiology major courses, elective activity courses, and general physical education courses for traditional and early college students.

Specific Position Duties

• Assists with the maintenance of records, including accreditation documentation; class schedule; and load reports.
• Responsible for certifications, including CPR certifications.
• Maintain communication with the Sports Center in regard to schedules.
• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum including teaching to Dual Credit students and OC TECHS (early college high school) students.
• Teach Web and hybrid courses as requested using a variety of instructional technologies.
• Assist with general student recruitment and participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Utilize appropriately-challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provide students with written expectations in such matters as syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administer assessments which are appropriate to course content.
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirm the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepare adequately for class and arrive promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner
• Address student concerns in comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Attend completion ceremonies, such college graduation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education; or a Masters Degree and 18 graduate hours in Kinesiology or Physical Education from a regionally-accredited institution;
• American Red Cross Instructor certified or willing and able to obtain certification within the first year of employment;
• Computer literacy; and documented commitment to teaching excellence.

Posting Number

F00362P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/14077

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