Adjunct: Sports Injury & Prevention Instructor

University-of-Saint-Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,700; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to join as a temporary adjunct faculty member in the Sports Studies/Athletic Injury and Prevention course, SPST 200, for the January 2027 term. Position requires teaching, preparing lectures, grading, and maintaining office hours to support student success.

50% effort teaching 2–6 credits with in-person class meetings Mondays 1:00PM-2:30PM, with additional responsibilities across department activities and student advisement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Athletic Training, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field.
• Industry/clinical experience and/or prior college-level teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the University of Saint Joseph mission and ability to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–6 credits designated as contact time with students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments aligned with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner and provide feedback.
• Maintain office hours and be available an additional hour per week for student support.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested and use university teaching technologies.
• Meet all class periods and submit mid-semester/final grades within deadlines.

Education

Master's degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Sports Medicine

Job description

University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to join as a temporary adjunct faculty member in the Sports Studies/Athletic Injury and Prevention course, SPST 200, for the January 2027 term. Position requires teaching, preparing lectures, grading, and maintaining office hours to support student success.

50% effort teaching 2–6 credits with in-person class meetings Mondays 1:00PM-2:30PM, with additional responsibilities across department activities and student advisement.