Adjunct Lecturer of Health and Physical Education Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Adjunct Lecturer of Health and Physical Education-1

Adjunct Faculty

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Job Duties:

Adjunct Faculty to teach one or two courses (3-6 credit hours) per semester. Courses will support one of our undergraduate program areas. These areas include Physical and Health Education Teacher Preparation, Health Education and Promotion, Exercise Science, and Sport Management. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Experience:

Completed Master's degree in Kinesiology, Health Education and Promotion, or a closely related field;
Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate Health/Physical Education or Kinesiology courses;
Experience in teaching face-to-face and in hybrid/online environments;
Teaching ability in at least two, and preferably more, of the following content areas:

(1) K-12 Physical Education (teaching methods, skill classes);
(2) Exercise/Fitness/Wellness;
(3) Sport Management;
(4) Health Education and Promotion.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

Record of teaching, student advising/mentorship, and institutional service;
Willingness to work collaboratively on projects and grants;
Active or previous involvement in professional organizations;
Relevant professional certifications from nationally accredited organizations (e.g., CHES, ACSM, NSCA).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach courses in the discipline as assigned by the program coordinator;
Keep course content timely and in line with accreditation standards;
Maintain contact with students via email and UALR's learning management system (Blackboard).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in classroom instruction;
Ability to manage, motivate and evaluate students;
Collegial attitude in interactions with colleagues, students, and staff;
Effective interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to teach and mentor students.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
William

C. Thomson, Health Education/Promotion Program Coordinator, wthomson Jennifer K. Holtz, Director/Professor of School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation, jkholtz

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including…