Adjunct Faculty - Exercise Science

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Exercise Science. Instructors will plan and deliver courses in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, with potential for in-person, online, or hybrid formats.

The role emphasizes student evaluation, timely paperwork, and collaboration with the department. Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Health Science and have 3+ years of teaching or professional health/wellness experience, and demonstrate strong communication and

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

Responsibilities

• Adjunct Faculty instructors are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats.
• Adjuncts are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely submission of required paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Course planning

Instructional delivery

Education

Master's in Health Science

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Exercise Science.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within its student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

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

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.

Additional Expectations

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.

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.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.