Adjunct Instructor - Physical Education Activity

Columbia College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,740 - 23,436; Part time

Job summary

Columbia College invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach Physical Education Activity (PEA) courses on campus in Columbia, SC. Courses meet 1–2 hours per week and cover activities such as weight training, yoga, walking/jogging for fitness, and karate/self-defense.

A bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physical education is required, with a master’s preferred. Applicants should have teaching experience and may need certification or coaching experience in specific

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certification or coaching experience may be required.
• Some teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses in-person, in physical education activities including weight training, yoga, walking/jogging for fitness, or karate/self-defense.
• Courses meet 1–2 hours per week on campus.
• Assist with student engagement and assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design

Certification or coaching experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physical education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Adjunct Instructors of Physical Education Activity (PEA) Courses at Columbia College

Job Location: Columbia College - Columbia, SC 29203

Position Type: Part Time

The Division of Health Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for multiple, adjunct physical education activity (PEA) courses beginning August, 2026 for the fall semester. Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will be innovative in teaching while building collaborative relationships at the college.

The School of Health Sciences includes undergraduate majors in both the Allied Health Sciences as well as in the Natural Sciences. Exercise Science, Speech-Language Pathology, and Public Health are the current majors offered in Allied Health while Chemistry and Biology are majors that are currently offered through Natural Sciences. Faculty within the division are committed to collaborative undergraduate research and have been successful in obtaining outside funding to support these efforts. The College and Division are committed to social justice and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of underserved and marginalized populations. The academic programs housed in this Division rely on the convergence of scientific education, clinical application, and a strong liberal arts foundation. While PEA courses are required for some Allied Health majors, these courses are open to all Columbia College students.

This position is a part time, adjunct position. The courses meet 1-2 hours per week on campus. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in-person, in physical education activities including weight training, yoga, walking/jogging for fitness, or karate/self-defense. Other areas of physical education activities will be considered.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Certification or coaching experience in specific areas may be required. Some teaching experience is preferred.

Columbia College is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

About Columbia College

Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. Today, Columbia College offers a personalized liberal arts education that is open and inclusive to all. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students’ capacity for critical thought and expression, lifelong learning, and acceptance of personal responsibility.

Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation, Commitment to Social Justice, Confidence through Service, and Competence in Leadership. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.

Columbia College encompasses the historic undergraduate day college as well as evening, online, and graduate programs. Total enrollment is approximately 1600. The College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.

Inquiries may be directed to the Allied Health Sciences Assistant Dean, Dr. Leigh Ann Spell at [e-mail].