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REQ_0000077105 Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Kinesiology (KINES) seeks candidates for part-time adjunct instructor positions within the Applied Exercise and Health, and Movement Science Options of the program. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or closely related field. Teaching opportunities may include but are not limited to:

KINES 100

• The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology, KINES 101
• The Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology, KINES 200

• Muscle Training:

  Physiology, Programs, Techniques, KINES 202
• Functional Human Anatomy, KINES 203
• Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals, KINES 321
• Psychology of Movement Behavior, KINES 341
• The Historical, Cultural, and Social Dynamics of Sport, KINES 345
• Meaning, Ethics, and Movement, KINES 402
• Human Anatomy Cadaver Dissection, KINES 421
• Exercise Psychology, KINES 360
• The Neurobiology of Motor Control and Development.

A full listing of undergraduate courses is available at: https://bulletins.psu.edu/university-course-descriptions/undergraduate/kines/ Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Reappointment in subsequent terms and years is possible pending continuing need. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. Part-time teaching is for the 2026-2027 academic year. To be considered, interested candidates must complete an on-line application and upload a cover letter (with a list of courses you are interested in teaching), curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references (with complete contact information, including mailing/email addresses, and telephone number).

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