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University of Tampa

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

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A Recreation or Fitness Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$77,003 / year median in Florida

+9% projected growth

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Human Performance & Fitness Part-Time Instructor Pool 2026-2027 R0010299 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. 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:
1. 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. 2. Assist students both in and out of the classroom. 3. Create syllabi for students each semester using learning outcome guidelines provided by the department. 4. Provide meeting time for students as needed. 5. Administer and grade examinations and assignments. 6. Manage online or paper grading system as needed. 7. Adhere to all applicable department, college, and university policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will have:
1. A minimum of Master's degree in exercise science or a related field required; Doctorate preferred. 2. Previous experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription, or wellness program prescription preferred. 3. Previous teaching experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription or wellness program prescription preferred. Required Attachments Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Additional Information 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. Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
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A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process. Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/job/Tampa/Human-Performance---Fitness-Part-time-Instructor-Pool-2026-2027_R0010299-1 . jeid-2eb963aaa988ed4fb4465ca4d8895fa7