Adjunct Instructor - Health & Human Performance

Eastern Oregon University; La Grande (OR); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 1,047,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University seeks an online adjunct instructor in Health & Human Performance to teach courses through the online program. Appointment begins based on departmental need, with compensation varying by student credit hours and enrollment.

Responsibilities include delivering online courses in health education, exercise science, nutrition, and related fields. Qualified applicants will have a Master’s degree and proven ability to teach at the undergraduate level, plus online teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in exercise science, community health, physical education or a related field from an accredited institution at the time the appointment begins.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is required.
• Documented evidence of online teaching experience in higher education.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach online classes in health education, physical exercise, exercise science, nutrition, and kinesiology.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Teaching excellence

Education

Master's Degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Health & Human Performance

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU’s online program);
2) Curriculum vitae with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
3) Transcripts (official required for finalists);
4) One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
5) Sample syllabus (use “Portfolio 1” in the online application system to upload the syllabus)
6) Sample of Learning Management System use for online courses (use “Portfolio 2” in the online application system to upload this documentation).
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University .
Compensation for online adjunct instructors varies by student credit hours and/or student enrollment:
* Undergraduate classes enrolling 15 students or less: $47.50 per student credit hour
* Undergraduate classes enrolling 16 students or more: $760.00 per credit hour
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, starting October 3, 2025.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Instructor - Health & Human Performance

Job Description Summary

The College of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Health Sciences at Eastern Oregon University is recruiting for an online adjunct instructor pool to teach courses in the area of Health & Human Performance. Appointment begins based on departmental need. See webpage for full program information: https://www.eou.edu/hhp/

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities would include online classes in the fields of health education, physical exercise, exercise science, nutrition, and kinesiology.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in exercise science, community health, physical education or a related field from an accredited institution at the time the appointment begins.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is required.
• Documented evidence of online teaching experience in higher education
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in exercise science, community health, physical education or a related field; candidates nearing completion of their doctorate ( ABD ) may be considered.
• Online teaching certification

Open Date

Open Date 10/03/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Summary

Applicants are required to provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU’s online program);
2) Curriculum vitae with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
3) Transcripts (official required for finalists);
4) One-page statement of teaching philosophy.
5) Sample syllabus (use “Portfolio 1” in the online application system to upload the syllabus)
6) Sample of Learning Management System use for online courses (use “Portfolio 2” in the online application system to upload this documentation).
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University .
Compensation for online adjunct instructors varies by student credit hours and/or student enrollment:
* Undergraduate classes enrolling 15 students or less: $47.50 per student credit hour
* Undergraduate classes enrolling 16 students or more: $760.00 per credit hour
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, starting October 3, 2025.

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