Basic Function

The Kinesiology Department at Porterville College is seeking a faculty member for a Full-time, Tenure Track, Kinesiology Instructor for Porterville College location.

Who We Are

Porterville College is very proud of its reputation as both academically focused and student-centered. We are committed to our six core values: Collaboration, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Equity, and Participation.

Representative Duties

Who We Are Looking For: Porterville College is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to provide leadership, engagement, and discipline expertise to continue advancing the program in innovative ways. As full-time faculty members at Porterville College, successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to student success through excellence in teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR The equivalent.

A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and academic and vocational goals
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain subject matter currency
• Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission