Adjunct Faculty - Fitness Assessment & Design Lab, Exercise Science Program AR9828 at Xavier Un[...]

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, invites applications for an Adjunct instructor of Fitness Assessment and Design in the Exercise Science Program. This part‑time role involves teaching two labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 4:50 PM.

Minimum qualifications include a master's or terminal degree or 18 graduate credits in Exercise Science or related fields; or at least 5 years of experience with a relevant certification and teaching experience at an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree or 18 graduate credits in Exercise Science or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in exercise science with a relevant certification and teaching experience at an accredited college or university
• Experience with health-related fitness assessment devices is preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom/laboratory environment conducive to learning and student involvement
• Prepare course materials and a detailed syllabus describing course expectations
• Provide assessments to gauge student learning aligned with Xavier's Core Curriculum
• Utilize Canvas to share course information and track student progress

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Lab supervision

Canvas LMS

Education

Master's degree or terminal degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Adjunct instructor of Fitness Assessment and Design in the Exercise Science Program at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications to teach Fitness Assessment & Design Labs at Xavier University include a master's or terminal degree or have taken 18 credit hours of graduate work, in the following fields: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or Motor Behavior; or have a minimum of 5 years of experience in exercise science and a relevant certification in the field of exercise science, and/or previous teaching experience at an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include work or teaching experience using exercise assessment devices for health‑related fitness. Some equipment that is utilized in the laboratories includes: COSMED K5 Portable Metabolic Unit, Bod Pod, skin fold calipers, Cybex isokinetic dynamometers and hand grip dynamometry, Velotron and Monark cycle ergometers, and performance testing such as jump tests, 1RM testing, and field assessments.

Duties

• Deliver learning‑centered instruction by establishing a classroom/laboratory environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons including an appropriate course syllabus clearly describing course expectations.
• Provide appropriate course assessments designed to adequately assess student's learning in connection with Xavier's Core Curriculum.
• Use Xavier's campus‑wide academic program, Canvas, to provide course information and an electronic record of student's progress on a regular basis.

Contracts for adjunct faculty members are issued on a semester basis. This position will include teaching two labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please contact the Program Director of Exercise Science, Dr. Patrick Filanowski at [e-mail].