Exercise Science - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a part-time Adjunct faculty member in Exercise Science. The role entails creating syllabi, managing grading, and providing support for students each semester.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or equivalent and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. Applicants should have experience in higher education and be prepared to meet the university's procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Ability to successfully interact with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.

Responsibilities

• Create syllabus and timeline of classes for students each semester.
• Provide meeting time for students and manage online grading system.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures.
• Submit grades in a timely fashion.

Skills

Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study

Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students

Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software

Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Education

Master's degree in specific discipline

Master's with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline

Job description

Employment Type

Adjunct (part time)

Internal Job Category

Adjunct

Department

Exercise Science

Hours

9 workload hours per semester.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigned up to nine workload hours per semester.
• Create syllabus and timeline of classes for students each semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system and submit grades in a timely fashion.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Master's degree in specific discipline or Master's with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.

Preferred Experience

Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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