Kinesiology and Athletics; Adjunct​/Part-time

Position: Kinesiology and Athletics (Adjunct/Part-time)
Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum, in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and skill demonstration content and attend curriculum meetings with the physical education instructional staff to provide input on curriculum designs; evaluate and/or revises course descriptions to fit curriculum designs;

present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved, within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL:
Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture/Skill Development - ESSENTIAL:
Complete book order forms and provides master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on Preparation reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinate lectures with skill development assignments, to include determinations of time segments to be allotted for coverage of lecture/demonstration material and skill development activities/practices; determine reading assignments to supplement class sessions;

practice skill maneuvers to be demonstrated in skill development sessions; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom use; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques. PERIPHERAL:
Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to the be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or skill development sessions; review and select and/or prepare computer and/or audio-visual materials for classroom use;

coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials, as necessary; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area.

Lecture/Skill Development - ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture/skill demonstration information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use Presentation analogies and/or examples to convey important physical education concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics;

answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism, or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, skill demonstrations, and practices; determine and disseminate student attendance policies, monitor student attendance and activity, and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and practice areas, and provide equal opportunity for student…