Professor, Fitness

Location: Quinte Shores, East Northumberland County & Prince Edward County (Picton)

This posting is in anticipation of current and future part‑time teaching opportunities this academic year. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Integrative Health and Wellness, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of the Fitness program. The incumbent will incorporate a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are designed to meet the needs of learners.

Responsibilities

Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles

Builds on developments syllabus and course material, based on the course outline and the existing teaching materials, which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty

Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines

Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles

Develops and implements course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals

Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques

Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback

Develops multi‑media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporates appropriate educational technologies into the learning process

Liaises effectively with internal and external partners to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment

Uses the learning management system to support learner outcomes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education;
Master's preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of recent and relevant professional experience

Post‑secondary teaching experience an asset

A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others

A commitment to lifelong learning in the field

A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem‑solving, conflict and stress management skills

Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum is an asset

Experience facilitating learning at the post‑secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset

Ability to teach in‑person, remotely or hybrid delivery

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