Adjunct Faculty, Kinesiology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 75,768; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Tomball, Texas, is hiring part-time Adjunct Faculty for Physical Education and Kinesiology. The role requires a Master's degree in kinesiology or related fields and involves teaching courses, creating engaging lessons, and supporting student learning. Faculty must possess excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to engage a diverse student body. Compensation is $55.44 per contact hour, with a flexible schedule accommodating day, evening, and weekend classes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in kinesiology or related field required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engaging lessons.
• Commitment to academic excellence and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education and Kinesiology courses.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student learning.
• Meet with students for advising and evaluations.

Skills

Teaching and lesson creation

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and collaboration

Use of technology in teaching

Ability to engage students

Education

Master's degree in kinesiology or related field

Tools

PC workstation

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaches Physical Education and Kinesiology courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, exercise physiology, sports administration (kinesiology focused degree), or Master's with 18 graduate hours in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, exercise physiology, or sports administration (kinesiology focused degree)

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.