Temporary Faculty Health Sciences and Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Psychology

Part-Time Instructor In Sport And Exercise Psychology

The department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time instructors for the  academic year. 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). Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and Commission on Colleges and Universities (formerly SACSCOC) Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

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
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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 include an 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 include 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.

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