Adjunct Faculty - Physical Education

Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Adelphi University seeks passionate adjunct faculty for its undergraduate physical education program for Fall 2025. Candidates will teach courses and supervise student teachers, contributing to an inclusive academic environment. A Master's degree is required, with a preference for a Doctoral degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pedagogy courses and physical education methods.
• Experience with teacher certification and student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach in-person undergraduate classes.
• Supervise physical education student teachers.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Inclusive and Equitable Relationships

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree or ABD

Job description

Job Department/School College of Education and Health Sciences

Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences, Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University invites applications for adjunct faculty in the undergraduate physical education program for the Fall 2025 semester. We are seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to teach in-person pedagogy, activity, and methods courses in areas including, but not limited to: Curriculum and Teaching, Technology and Assessment, Elementary Physical Education Methods, Elementary Fieldwork, and Lifetime Activities. We are also seeking individuals to supervise physical education student teachers on Long Island.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and teach in-person undergraduate classes during the day, including: using Moodle to build and share course materials with students, creating syllabi in line with program and university standards, timely submission of feedback and course grades, and meeting all academic course deadlines and policies.

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

Contribute assessment data and course information as requested.

Supervise physical education student teachers within their field placements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of an earned Master’s Degree. Doctoral degree or ABD is highly preferred.

Experience teaching pedagogy courses, physical education methods and activity courses.

Experience teaching physical education K-12 is preferred.

Experience with teacher certification, student teaching, professional organizations, student mentoring, and accreditation are strongly preferred.

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a current CV/Resume, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and full contact information for at least three professional references.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt of application with the search continuing until the position is filled.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $1,866 per credit.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here .

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America’s Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

Adelphi University is the premiere institution in Physical Education Teaching Preparation on Long Island. The Physical Education Program currently offers a BS in Physical Education and an MS in Physical Education both with K-12 NYS certification. A recently developed 4 + 1 program allows students to earn a BS in Physical Education and an MA in Health Education in 5 years with many health courses completed during the initial four-year period and included in undergraduate tuition. Our Masters programs offers specializations in Adapted Physical Education, Sport-Based Youth Development, and Health, Physical Education, and Athletic Leadership, and Inclusive Physical Activity and Sport. The programs are housed in the department of Health and Sport Sciences in the College of Education and Health Sciences. The department also offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science, Physical Activity Studies, and Sport Management as well as graduate programs in Community Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Health Education, Nutrition, Physical Activity Studies, and Sport Management. These academic programs prepare practitioners, administrators, researchers and leaders within all relevant career fields. http://education-ehps.adelphi.edu/ .

The College of Education and Health Science at Adelphi University, home to the department of Health and Sport Sciences is one of the paramount institutions in the preparation of practitioners and leaders in education and allied human service fields. The Department is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. For further information about the college and the department, go to http://education.adelphi.edu/ .

Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.