Coach Softball: Theory and Practice – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Fall 2025) – Colleg[...]

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team as adjunct faculty. This rewarding role involves teaching in-person courses focused on coaching softball, where you will facilitate engaging lectures, assess student performance, and mentor aspiring coaches. With a commitment to academic and personal growth, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders in sports education. The position offers the opportunity to work in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, ensuring a supportive environment for both teaching and learning. If you are motivated and dedicated to providing exceptional instruction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition benefits

401(k)

Employee Perks and Discounts

Gym and Fitness Center

Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 18 graduate credit hours in relevant fields.
• Preferred Doctorate in Exercise Science or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
• Assess student performance and mentor success.
• Engage students in learning course objectives.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Student Engagement

Assessment and Mentoring

Coaching Philosophy

Education

Doctorate in Exercise Science

Master’s in Exercise Science

Master’s in Physical Therapy

Master’s in Physical Education

Master’s in Human Performance

Master’s in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Natural Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and assisting students in a wide array of disciplines to further the advancement of scientific knowledge and understanding. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Natural Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2025 Semester (09/02/2025 - 12/14/2025)

Course - Coach Softball: Theory and Practice

This course is intended to introduce the profession of coaching softball and to explore the issues of qualifications; player and coach development; coaching styles, philosophies, and objectives; motivation, team dynamics, and leadership; and sportspersonship. Special areas of emphasis include the fundamental skills and strategies of softball, the application of sport-teaching fundamentals to skill and strategy presentation, conditioning, organizing practices and games, and player evaluation. The course also includes field experience—both on and off site—to integrate theory and skills with professional practice.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: Doctorate or Master’s in the following:
• Exercise Science
• Physical Therapy
• Physical Education
• Human Performance
• Exercise Physiology
• Minimum: Master’s in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Physical Education, Human Performance, or Exercise Physiology

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees