Special Instructions to Applicants The Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Science seek adjunct instructors for multiple courses, for courses taught in the Coaching, Health & Physical Education degrees. To apply, please complete the online application and upload required documents including resume/CV, detailed letter of interest, and a document ( uploaded as "other" document ) outlining your availability to teach for fall semester [August 24, 2026 - December 12, 2026], spring…
semester [January 11, 2027 - April 30, 2027], and summer 1, 2, full semester [May 10, 2027 - August 14, 2027]. Please also include a list of at least 3 professional references with current contact information. The need for these positions is undetermined currently and is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will teach online and/or in-person courses based on department needs. Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through 05/11/2027. This position is eligible for the following benefits sick leave and retirement. Job Description Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through 05/11/2027. Applications to this position will be utilized to fill a part-time, non-benefits eligible adjunct instructor position for online and Athens campus instruction during the 2026-2027 fall, spring and summer semesters. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching online and/or in-person undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Coaching, Health & Physical Education degrees, specifically in: Master of Science in Soccer Coaching Education online courses Master of Science in Coaching Education online and/or on-campus courses Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity & Sport Coaching online and/or on-campus courses Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Teacher Education (PETE) online and/or on-campus courses Adjunct instructor faculty engages students in learning that meets the course and learning objectives, and would receive instructional materials, and support for the specific course they would be hired to teach. Adjunct instructor responsibilities usually include leading class sessions, grading student work, participating in course assessment activities, and responding to student questions in a timely manner. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in an appropriate discipline to teach undergraduate courses and facilitator roles within the graduate master's level courses; Terminal degree (Ph. D or Ed.D.) to teach graduate courses. Evidence of teaching experience (either online or in-person). Preferred Qualifications Candidates should have an educational background related to Coaching and/or Health & Physical Education with professional experience working as a coach and/or physical education teacher. Evidence of teaching experience at a Higher Education institution (either online or in-person). Familiarity with subject areas such as performance and conditioning for athletic coaches, injury prevention and risk management, elite athlete coaching, youth & sport coaching, soccer player development, motor learning, techniques and tactics in sport. Department Recreation & Sport Pedagogy Job Open Date 05/11/2026 Posting Close Date Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through 05/11/2027. Job Category: Instructor Months 4 month Planning Unit: Patton College of Education Campus: Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jennifer Martin, martinj8@ohio.edu