Faculty-Adjunct-Exercise Science

Recent Jobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver courses, prepare syllabi, and support student learning. You will maintain attendance records and provide guidance, aligning with university policies and course objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a science discipline (or 18 graduate credits plus master's) with university teaching experience and the ability to teach daytime, campus-based classes in Charlotte.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a science discipline or 18 graduate credits plus a master's from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience teaching at the university level
• Ability to teach daytime, campus-based classes in Charlotte, NC
• Industry experience in healthcare, exercise science or exercise physiology
• Commitment to working with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, and addressing students questions and/or concerns
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes a syllabus with course objectives, texts, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career development, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching

University teaching

Education

Master's degree in science or 18 graduate credits + Master's

Regionally accredited credential

Job description

Summary

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, and addressing students questions and/or concerns
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, a university approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career development, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in a science discipline or 18 graduate credits in the discipline plus a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Experience teaching at the university level
• Ability to teach daytime, campus-based classes in Charlotte, N.C.
• Industry experience in healthcare, exercise science or exercise physiology
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a science discipline or a related field of study

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty, which will be hired on an as needed basis for the academic year. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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