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East Texas A&M University

Adjunct Faculty - Health & Human Performance

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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.

$76,723 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

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Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Health & Human Performance Agency East Texas A&M University Department Health & Human Performance Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
During the application process the "My Experience " page has a section provided " Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) " to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents : Cover Letter Resume/CV Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu
SUMMARY:
Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
The four programs are:
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), Sport Management, Health Promotion, and Human Performance.
POSSIBLE COURSE OFFERINGS
Current Issues in Health Health Psychology Foundations of Kinesiology Individual & Dual Sports Team Sports Adapted Physical Education Facilities in Kinesiology & Sport CPR Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards. Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments. Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations. Assist/mentor students as needed. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses. Knowledge /
Skills:
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to:
Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE
Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials. College or University teaching experience. Evidence of teaching excellence. Prior relevant industry experience. Online or hybrid teaching experience. Secondary teaching expertise in other Health and Human Performance areas (e.g. pedagogy, programming, health).
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
N/A All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.