POOL - Instructor- Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences. Positions are non-tenure track, term appointments for Fall 2026 with renewal based on need and performance.

Instructors may teach in Exercise Science, Community Health, Health and Physical Education, or Sport Management. Qualified applicants will hold the appropriate terminal or master's degree and be prepared to teach at graduate or undergraduate levels.

Qualifications

• Graduate courses require terminal degree and a record of research or achievement.
• Undergraduate courses require a Master's degree in a related field.
• Physical Activity/Coaching courses require advanced degree or significant applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–6 hours of graduate or undergraduate courses in specified programs.
• Plan and organize course materials, maintain office hours, administer exams, and maintain grade books.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adhere to all department and university policies.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Terminal degree in related field

Job description

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences invites applicants to submit applications for part‑time positions as course instructors for graduate and undergraduate level courses. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

Candidates will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration as openings arise.

The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Idaho, Minnesota, and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties: Teach 3-6 hours of Graduate or Undergraduate level courses in Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences programs in either:

• Exercise Science
• Community Health
• Health and Physical Education
• Sport Management

Plan and organize course to include syllabus preparation, textbook acquisition. Maintain office hours, give exams, grade exams, and maintain a grade book.

• As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

For Graduate Level Courses: Earned terminal degree in Physical Education, Health Education, Community Health, Sport Management, Exercise Science/Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training or a directly related field AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field.

For Undergraduate Level Courses: Master's degree in Physical Education, Health Education, Community Health, Sport Management, Exercise Science/Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training or a directly related field.

For Physical Activity courses (HSES 108s) and Coaching courses (e.g., Coaching Basketball), applicants must have:

1. Master's degree, OR
2. Bachelor's degree in health, sport & exercise sciences or a closely related field AND five (5) or more years of applied, relevant experience (e.g., coaching the specific sport, teaching a similar course at an institution of higher education, etc.).

Exceptions to this requirement are possible but must be approved individually by the Dean of SOEHS and the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs. For applicants with less than 2 years of experience a certification in the relevant physical activity discipline is required (e.g., Yoga instructor certification, Zumba certification).

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior college or relevant K-12 teaching experience.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Review of applications is ongoing.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jordan Bass

[e-mail]

785-864-6831

Application Review Begins

Friday August 7, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday August 18, 2026