Human Performance & Fitness Part-time Instructor Pool 2026-2027

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tampa invites applications for part‑time instructors in human performance, coaching, fitness & wellness. You will teach 2–4 hours per week per course for a semester and help students both in and out of the classroom.

You will design syllabi and provide grading, while following established policies and procedures. Successful candidates hold a Master’s degree in exercise science or related field (Doctorate preferred) and have prior coaching, exercise testing, and prescription

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise science or related field is required.
• Experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription or wellness program prescription is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription or wellness program prescription is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more course sections meeting 2-4 hours per week for a semester, with textbook selected in consultation with faculty.
• Assist students both in and out of the classroom.
• Create syllabi for students each semester using department guidelines.
• Provide meeting time for students as needed.
• Administer and grade examinations and assignments.
• Manage online or paper grading systems as needed.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Coaching experience

Wellness program prescription

Education

Master's degree in exercise science

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position Details The Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for part‑time instructors in human performance, coaching, fitness & wellness.

Responsibilities will include:

• Teach one or more course sections meeting 2-4 hours per week for a semester. The course textbook is selected in consultation with the full‑time health sciences and human performance faculty.
• Assist students both in and out of the classroom.
• Create syllabi for students each semester using learning outcome guidelines provided by the department.
• Provide meeting time for students as needed.
• Administer and grade examinations and assignments.
• Manage online or paper grading system as needed.
• Adhere to all applicable department, college, and university policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of Master's degree in exercise science or a related field required; Doctorate preferred.
• Previous experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription, or wellness program prescription preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription or wellness program prescription preferred.

Applications for part‑time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non‑job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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