Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Education Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Education to teach organized classes in Kinesiology and Health Education. This part-time position involves teaching, evaluating student progress, and participating in curriculum development.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with experience in postsecondary education preferred. A commitment to diverse student backgrounds and innovative teaching methods is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical education or related field.
• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses preferred.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in Kinesiology/Physical Education.
• Evaluate student progress and track learning outcomes.
• Assist in curriculum review and program success.

Skills

Teaching methods

Adaptability to different learning styles

Use of multimedia and online teaching

Education

Master’s in related field

Bachelor's in related field + Master's in life science

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean of Humanities, Social Science, Education, Kinesiology and Athletics, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Education teaches organized classes primarily in Kinesiology/Physical Education/Health Education discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part‑time) in the assigned discipline.

1. Instruct courses in Kinesiology/Physical Education/Health Education in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus‑wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelor’s in any of the above, AND master’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, or recreation.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Physical Education, Kinesiology and/or Health Education.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and online instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline‑specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.