AY Teaching Associate; TA - Kinesiology

Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Kinesiology

College of Health and Human Services

The Department of Kinesiology seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility, department eligibility and adequate funding.

• Teaching Associates will teach sections of various Kinesiology Activity Classes (KAC) such as:
  • KAC 4 – Swim for Beginners
  • KAC 21 – Elementary Strength Training
  • KAC 22 – Bowling
  • KAC 24 – Elementary Aerobics
  • KAC 33 – Fitness Walking
  • KAC 39 – Jogging
  • KAC 65 – Basketball
  • KAC 68 – Soccer
  • KAC 71 – Elementary Volleyball
  • KAC 80T – Pickleball
  • KAC 103 – Swim for Fitness
• TAs may also teach labs such as:
  • Kines 109 Lab – Motor Learning
  • Kines 116 Lab – Fundamentals of Biomechanics
  • Kines 118 Lab – Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
  • Kines 163 Lab – Fitness & Wellness
  • Kines 165 Lab – Performance Related Fitness

• Fall 2026:
  August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027:
  January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

• Students can work up to 20 hours per week.
• 1 unit is equivalent to 2.66 hours per week.
• The typical range for labs is between 1.3–5.2 units.
• The typical range for lectures is between 3–6 units.
• No more than 6 units.

• Instruct and manage the classroom.
• Create or implement course design and assignment sequence.
• Prepare course materials and classroom activities.
• Provide classroom and/or laboratory instruction.
• Respond to and evaluate student writing.
• Assess student performance and determine course grades.
• Administer examinations.
• Attend TA orientation at the beginning of the semester.
• Participate in programmatic assessment procedures.
• Teach beginning course as instructor of record.
• Maintain office hours and assist students outside of class.
• Attend faculty meetings for coordination and discussion of course content.
• Perform other assignments supportive of university instruction.

• Admission to the Graduate Program in the Department of Kinesiology in good academic standing.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Enrollment in at least 6 units for the semester or in two courses toward the degree.
• Demonstrated satisfactory progress towards the degree.
• Ability to relate well with others within the academic environment and potential to learn how to instruct and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds.

• Possession of an approved baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related discipline.
• Communication skills appropriate to the instructional setting.
• Evidence of subject matter competence.
• Ability and willingness to work with computers including common word‑processing software and computer and Internet‑based language teaching technology.

The review of applications will begin in Spring 2026 for a Fall 2026 start date. Applications must be submitted by June 1st; consideration will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Contact:
Dr. Jenelle N. Gilbert, Chair (jgilbert).