Cardiac Rehab Program Adjunct Faculty

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 3100 - 6100; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of New Hampshire in Durham invites applications for a two-part position to direct the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program and provide teaching coverage for the EXSC 795 Cardiac Rehab Practicum. The role requires a Master’s in Exercise Physiology and at least five years of clinical cardiovascular experience.

Responsibilities include teaching the practicum, supervising students during clinical sessions, and managing the Canvas course site with timely grading and feedback.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with cardiovascular disease risk factors.
• Current BLS/CPR/AED certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Teach EXSC 795: Cardiac Rehab Practicum and oversee students in clinical settings.
• Manage the Canvas course site, assignments, due dates, and grading.
• Provide feedback and mentorship on students’ clinical performance.

Conhecimentos

Cardiac rehab

Exercise prescription

Clinical supervision

Patient education

ECG interpretation

Formação académica

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

BLS/CPR/AED Certification

Ferramentas

Canvas

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This is a two-part position to cover temporary leave in Spring of 2027 within the Exercise Science Undergraduate Program in the Department of Kinesiology for: Direction of the UNH Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program and teaching coverage for the clinical course associated with the program (EXSC 795: Cardiac Rehab Practicum).

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical Teaching: EXSC 795 - Cardiac Rehab Practicum (1.5 units, 6 credits of teaching) Teach and oversee students as they develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to appropriately monitorand lead group and individualized exercise programming for individuals with cardiovascular disease and/ormultiple cardiovascular risk factors, including patients with complex comorbidities and orthopedic limitations. Provide instruction in clinical assessment, exercise prescription, exercise progression, patient monitoring, and interpretation of physiological responses to exercise. Provide instruction in medical record interpretation, review of relevant medical history, and daily patient status/update reporting. Instruct students in the recognition of abnormal signs/symptoms, exercise termination criteria, emergency procedures, and appropriate response to clinical events. Directly supervise students during clinical interactions and exercise sessions. Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship regarding students’ clinical performance. Manage the Canvas course site, including assignment management, updating due dates, and grading assignments in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other closely related field. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience providing exercise assessment, prescription, and supervision for individuals with cardiovascular disease and/or multiple chronic disease risk factors.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Current BLS/CPR/AED certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factor management.
• Cardiac rehabilitation principles and standards.
• Exercise prescription, monitoring, interpretation of physiological responses, appropriate progression/regression of exercise.
• Cardiovascular pharmacology and medical management.
• Risk stratification, emergency response, and patient safety.

Skills

• Conducting clinical assessments and exercise testing appropriate for a cardiovascular population.
• Developing individualized exercise prescriptions and progression plans for individuals with CVD.
• Monitoring of patients during exercise and appropriately responding to changes in HR, BP, symptoms, and perceived exertion.
• Providing effective patient education and behavior change counseling related to CV risk reduction.
• Training and supervising undergraduate students, graduate assistants, and/or other personnel.

Abilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a medically supervised cardiovascular exercise program.
• Maintain a high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered program.
• Monitor and develop students and emerging clinical exercise professionals.
• Adapt programming to meet the needs of individuals with varying levels of cardiovascular risk, health status, and functional capacity.
• Balance clinical, academic, administrative, and operational responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).

Compensation Pay Range

Compensation is based on credit hours taught:

• 1-2 Credits $3,100
• 3-4 Credits $6,100

Institution Overview

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.

UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains.

There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer.

The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Period Activity

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.