Kinesiology Adjunct Instructor - Part-Time

Merced Community College District; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 9,218,000 - 11,915,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced College invites applications for a part-time instructional pool in Kinesiology for the 2026-2027 academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a variety of kinesiology courses, with a maximum load of 10 units per semester, including evenings and weekends, at Merced College, CA.

The role requires delivering instruction per course outlines, communicating requirements, grading, and maintaining records. Qualifications emphasize a master's degree in kinesiology or related fields and DEIA commitment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.
• Preferred: National Athletic Trainers Association certificate
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Education

Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education

Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy

The equivalent

National Athletic Trainers Association certificate

Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline

Job description

Merced College invites applications for a part-time instructional pool in Kinesiology for the 2026-2027 academic year. Adjunct faculty may teach a variety of kinesiology courses, with a maximum load of 10 units per semester, including evenings and weekends, at Merced College, CA.

The role requires delivering instruction per course outlines, communicating requirements, grading, and maintaining records. Qualifications emphasize a master's degree in kinesiology or related fields and DEIA commitment.