Part-Time Instructor of Adapted Physical Education - School of Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics - Modesto

Part-Time Instructor of Adapted Physical Education

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the School of Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics. The ideal candidate will share MJC's commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. The successful candidate will join a Public Health department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Scope of Assignment:
The successful candidate will join a Physical Education department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education.

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. Enthusiasm for the learning process. Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.

Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Example of Duties:
Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching lower division college courses and non-credit courses in Adapted Physical Education. Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines. Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress. Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.

Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement. Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements. Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.

Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.