Adjunct Faculty - Health & Human Performance

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach various courses in Health and Human Performance. The role involves developing syllabi, assessing student performance, and delivering courses which may be online or onsite.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the relevant field or a terminal degree. Previous teaching and industry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or terminal degree in the field to teach undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Candidates with relevant professional credentials preferred.
• Teaching excellence evidence and college or university experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (two courses).
• Develop class syllabus and ensure adherence to standards.
• Assess students based on performance and participation.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the field

Job description

SUMMARY

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
  • The four programs are: Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Sport Management, Health Promotion, and Human Performance.

POSSIBLE COURSE OFFERINGS

• Current Issues in Health
• Health Psychology
• Foundations of Kinesiology
• Individual & Dual Sports
• Team Sports
• Adapted Physical Education
• Facilities in Kinesiology & Sport
• CPR
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.
• Secondary teaching expertise in other Health and Human Performance areas (e.g. pedagogy, programming, health).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.