Part-Time Adjunct: Exercise Science & Wellness Educator

Shaw University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty member for Exercise Science: Fitness & Wellness. The instructor teaches traditional and/or non-traditional college-level courses on-campus and/or at off-campus sites on weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays, reporting to the Department Head.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, providing student assistance and advising, developing and updating curriculum, preparing syllabus on day one, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an academic setting.
• Administrative experience in an educational setting is desirable.
• Should relate well with others and promotes a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• Recent experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge and experience in using instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates acceptance and support of the mission and goals of the University.
• Effectively teach knowledge-relevant college-level Exercise Science courses, with a commitment to providing excellence in education.
• Present course teachings in such a way that students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to increase motivation, to develop a positive self-image, and to clarify their values.
• Actively engages in planning, developing, and improving curriculum offerings.
• On the first day of class, provides each student a copy of a course syllabus that conforms to University-approved requirements.
• Teaches the course in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Informs students of the course objectives and requirements, explains the grading system and attendance policy, and provides a bibliography of suggested readings.
• Participates in orientation sessions conducted each semester by the Department Head or Adult Degree Program Director as applicable.
• Ensures that undergraduate students are aware of tutorial and support services of the Academic Support Center, which includes advising, tutorials and first year programs, and all other departmental workshops associated with student learning.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Instructional technology

Teamwork

Higher education

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Ph.D. in Exercise Science preferred

Job description

Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty member for Exercise Science: Fitness & Wellness. The instructor teaches traditional and/or non-traditional college-level courses on-campus and/or at off-campus sites on weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays, reporting to the Department Head.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, providing student assistance and advising, developing and updating curriculum, preparing syllabus on day one, and