Exercise Science: Special Populations – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus; Fall – Coll

Overview

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Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee 401(k) Employee Perks and Discounts Gym and Fitness Center Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 Semester (09/08/2026 - 12/18/2026) Course:
Exercise Science:
Special Populations. This course introduces analysis of special populations to assist in designing health education and physical fitness programs.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions.
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Preferred:
  Doctorate or Master’s in any Health or Exercise Science-related discipline, and holding NSCA, NASM, or ACSM certification.
• Minimum:
  Master’s in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Health or Exercise Science, and holding NSCA, NASM, or ACSM certification.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following for review:
Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above;
Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons with all backgrounds as per ADA and other relevant laws.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.