Temporary Faculty Health Sciences and Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology

Part-Time Instructor in Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Part-Time Instructor in Sport and Exercise Psychology requires the individual to teach no more than two courses per semester that may include Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (KINS 3132), practicum (KINS 7733), and internship (KINS 7799).

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

Within this setting, the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is a dynamic and growing unit of over 50 faculty and staff serving over 2,000 majors enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. This position will fill teaching needs within the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master
  ¿ s degree in Sport Psychology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Sport Psychology, by August 1, 2026
• Active Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) Credential
• Active membership on the Registry of Approved Mentors through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Ability and/or willingness to learn to teach in an online environment
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the Department, College, and University
• Technological literacy and a commitment to integrate technology into teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of college/university teaching in sport psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Sport Psychology, or closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Sport Psychology, by August 1, 2026

Proposed Salary:

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach:

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information:

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Interim Department Chair Dr. Keri Mans, Interim Chair of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Email: kmans Telephone:  For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at  or oneusgsupport.

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Conditions of Employment:

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy. Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

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