Instructor-School of Kinesiology

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University invites applications for part-time semester instructor positions in the School of Kinesiology. Courses include aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, athletic coaching education, exercise physiology, or athletic training.

This temporary position offers 1-6 credit hours per semester. The instructor will create syllabi, manage Canvas, grade assignments, and coordinate with the Program Coordinator to

Qualifications

• For undergraduate classes, earned master's degree in aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, kinesiology, health education, or closely related field (18 credit-hours in relevant discipline); for graduate classes, terminal degree by appointment (unless approved).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from one to three credit hours each.
• Create a standardized syllabus.
• Be available to students.
• Manage Canvas course site and submit grades.
• Develop and manage syllabus materials.
• Select and compile tests, assignments and online discussions to measure learning outcomes.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the Program Coordinator.
• Review textbook and courseware changes with the Program Coordinator and full-time faculty.
• Facilitate class instruction.
• Teach assigned class in line with learning objectives and outcomes.
• Administer evaluations of student performance based on deliverables and rubrics.

Education

Master's degree

Terminal degree (for graduate classes)

Job description

Position Title: Instructor-School of Kinesiology Compensation: $1,000-$3,000 Department: School of Kinesiology - Temp Start Date: 08/24/2026

About this opportunity: The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University is seeking part- time semester instructors who are qualified to teach face-to-face or online courses in one or more of the following disciplines: aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, athletic coaching education, exercise physiology, or athletic training. This is a temporary position for 1-6 credit-hours per semester. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. The applicant pool will be used for up to one year from the posting date to hire individuals.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring

The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University is seeking part-time semester instructors who are qualified to teach face-to-face or online courses in one or more of the following disciplines: aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, athletic coaching education, exercise physiology, or athletic training.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach courses from one to three credit hours each.
• Create a standardized syllabus.
• Be available to students.
• Manage Canvas course site and submit grades.
• Develop and manage syllabus materials.
• The adjunct instructor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to course learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the Program Coordinator.
• The adjunct instructor is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the Program Coordinator and other full-time faculty teaching the course.
• Facilitate class instruction.
• The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.

Minimum Qualifications

• For undergraduate classes, earned master's degree from an accredited college or university by time of appointment in aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, kinesiology, health education, or closely related field (must have a minimum of 18 credit-hours of graduate courses in the relevant discipline); for graduate classes, must have earned a terminal degree from an accredited college or university by time of appointment (unless approved through our School's approved tested experience policy).

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a college setting.
• Prior work experience in respective field of expertise.
• Licensure or credentials in respective field of expertise.

Goodness requires action to grow. We’re dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be.

• In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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