Adjunct Faculty - Physical Education

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora University invites qualified part-time adjunct faculty to teach physical education activity courses, including dance, yoga, and self-defense, during the academic year. The role reports to the Program Coordinator of Physical Education and focuses on engaging, inclusive movement experiences that support fitness and lifelong activity.

Successful candidates will hold a master's degree and have strong group exercise leadership experience; additional PE/Health teaching experience is desirable

Qualifications

• Masters degree in physical education, parks and recreation, or exercise science required.
• Extensive group exercise experience or group exercise leadership experience required.
• Experience teaching PE/Health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more physical education activity courses during the academic year.
• Plan and facilitate safe, inclusive learning experiences; assess participation and progress.
• Maintain accurate course records and communicate regularly with students.
• Possibility to teach additional courses within the program based on staffing needs.

Skills

Group exercise leadership

PE/Health instruction

Education

Master's in PE / Parks & Rec / Exercise science

Job description

Position Purpose:

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical Education part-time faculty members support student learning by providing engaging, inclusive, and meaningful movement experiences that promote physical fitness, skill development, personal well-being, and lifelong participation in physical activity. AU offers a variety of activity-based courses, including dance, yoga, and self-defense.

Teaching Responsibilities

This position reports to the Program Coordinator of Physical Education and will be responsible for teaching one or more physical education activity courses during the academic year. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences; assessing student participation and progress; maintaining accurate course records; and communicating regularly with students. Opportunities may be available to teach additional courses within the program based on qualifications, areas of expertise, and staffing needs.

Essential Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in physical education, parks and recreation, or exercise science. Extensive group exercise experience or group exercise leadership experience required. Candidates who have experience teaching PE/Health are desired.


• Candidates with any master's degree with an activity-related instructor certification are also encouraged to apply.