Adjunct Faculty - Exercise Science

Student Instructor Position

The student is the most important person hout students, there would be no need for our positions. The student is not a cold enrollment statistic, but a flesh and blood human being with feelings and emotions like our own. The student is not someone to be tolerated so we can do our thing. The student is our thing.

Position Summary:

To provide instruction, be accessible as assigned for student conferences, and maintain adequate and accurate academic performance and attendance records of students – all under the direction of the department dean or representative.

Essential Job Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

• Respond to inquiries from students, college employees and customers while maintaining standards of confidentiality and privacy, in a timely manner.
• Teach approved courses using applied learning methods in accordance with the course objectives, the established syllabus, the schedule of classes, and other college and program requirements.
• Demonstrate ability and expertise in one's discipline and enthusiasm and creativity in teaching to create an environment that motivates students to learn. Manage the classroom and maintain records including preparing and updating course syllabi, course materials, technology, and web-based courses.
• Work with other faculty and the administration in carrying out all instructional procedures and willingness to follow procedures, both at on- and off-campus locations.
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, etc. and academic performance of students. Maintain accurate records and possess strong organizational skills. Flexibility to meet academic classroom schedules and off-campus sites. Maintain user proficiency for software programs, systems, and databases used by the college.
• Ability to teach lecture and laboratory courses and operate laboratory equipment. Monitor safety practices within the classroom and laboratory.
• Attend organizational, orientation, or training meetings held preceding or during each academic term and departmental meetings whenever feasible.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in exercise science or related field. Certification from the ACSM or NSCA preferred. Consideration given to clinical licensure for PT, PTA, or  years of clinical experience required. Higher education teaching experience preferred. Exhibit excellent English, communication, and writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft® Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with strong computer and related technology skills required. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and complete projects with minimal direction and oversight.

Any combination of work experience, training, and/or education equivalent may be accepted. Willingness to work an irregular schedule as assigned. Candidate must successfully pass a background check, prior to and after employment. Valid driver's license or dependable transportation required.

Application Information:
Submit cover letter, resume/vita, and three professional references for the position; a single PDF file with all required application materials is preferred in the "attach/upload resume section" of the application. All faculty and adjunct faculty positions require the applicant to submit unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary education degrees in the "attach other documents section" of the application. If the position requires a licensure or certification, the applicant is required to submit a copy in the "attach other documents section" of the application.

Marion Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.