Adjunct Kinesiology - Ewing Township, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (KHS) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites outstanding applicants for adjunct faculty positions in related disciplines. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) is interested in further developing a pool of highly qualified adjunct instructors to teach courses in undergraduate courses including:

● anatomy & physiology

● sports nutrition

● exercise physiology

● strength & conditioning

● health/fitness assessment

● health/wellness

● health science & sport law

● sport & exercise psychology

● sport/wellness facility & program management

● sport organizational behavior

Teaching opportunities vary from semester to semester.

Main Responsibilities of KHS Adjunct Faculty include

● Promoting the mission and vision of the KHS Department and TCNJ's SNHS.

● Providing/Creating engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching (in-person &/or virtual) in accordance with TCNJ policies and standards

● Establishing a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement.

● Understanding and conveying the essentials of the course discipline through effective pedagogies

● Maintaining high academic standards, while demonstrating equality and fairness.

● Working successfully and productively in a team environment.

● Offer required office hours to support and enhance student learning

● Address student diversity, inclusion, education, and justice needs

● Participate in department/college-required meetings &/or training

About the School of Nursing & Health Sciences and Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences:

The TCNJ School of Nursing & Health Sciences is one of seven academic schools within TCNJ and hosts three departments: Nursing, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, and Public Health. All faculty are dedicated to excellence in teaching, active research, and scholarly activity. Within the KHS Department, programs are offered in Kinesiology and Health Science, a KHS-Physical Therapy degree as part of a dual enrollment program with Thomas Jefferson University, a minor in health and wellness, and partnerships across the college to support a minor in sports management/marketing. The KHS department is committed to preparing highly qualified graduates for success in graduate schools and health-science or related professions. For more information, please visit

Application Information:

Required Qualifications:

● Degree: Master's degree in related health science areas

● Experience/Success: Proof of experience and success in teaching or training capacity in related field/course content areas

● Physical capabilities to carry out movement needs associated with exercise science courses

Preferred Qualifications:

● Doctorate/Terminal degree in health science or content-related areas

Application Submission

Qualified candidates need to complete an online application that includes a cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vitae/resume, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and interviews will be held relative to teaching needs.

The final offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.