"Adjunct Faculty - Exercise Science - 00866"

Location 

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

00866

Department

CNHSB-Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Administration

Opening Date

11/16/2023

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The Adjunct Faculty, Exercise Science, will provide instruction for both exercise science and sports and fitness administration students. As part of the College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business, faculty members are expected to be dedicated to excellence in teaching, actively engaged in scholarship, and service. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be certified as a strength and conditioning professional or possess an accredited personal training certification. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Health Science related field (Exercise Science, Kinesiology etc.)
• Teaching experience at the Higher Education level of 3 years or professional experience within the health and wellness field of 3 years.
• Knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population
• Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp).

Description of Hours: TBD

Start Date: Spring Semester 2024

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. 

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. 

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.