Adjunct - Health Liberal Studies-STL

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 9,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University invites applications for potential openings as part-time adjunct instructors in Health Liberal Studies. Adjuncts typically teach one to three classes (up to nine credit hours) and are paid per class with contracts offered semester by semester.

Open postings are kept to develop a qualified pool; candidates meeting program needs may be contacted to discuss opportunities. An advanced degree in health‑related fields is required for undergraduate and graduate teaching as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health and/or Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).
• Doctoral degree in the expected teaching discipline for graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach health liberal studies courses and health and physical education courses as needed.
• Teach one to three classes per semester (up to nine credit hours).

Skills

Teaching health

Health education

K-12 education

Post-secondary education

Education

Master’s degree in Health and/or Physical Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Doctoral degree in teaching discipline

Job description

The School of Teaching and Learning often, but not always, has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings in the field of Health Liberal Studies.

Adjunct faculty generally teach one to three classes (up to nine credit hours) in the program that is your specialty. Compensation is paid per class. Contracts are offered on a semester by semester term.

These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area or interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities.

For undergraduate teaching in the Liberal Studies Program, the applicant must have a master’s degree in Heath and/or Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, or master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline.

For graduate teaching the applicant must have a doctoral degree in the expected teaching discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Expertise and experience in teaching health and/or physical education in k-12 and/or post-secondary environments is preferred. The successful applicant will teach health liberal studies courses and health and physical education courses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Health and/or Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching and/or work-related experience with university students. Licensure (or eligibility)) in health and/or physical education in k-12 schools.

Physical Demands

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Open Date

Open Date 07/16/2018

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

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