Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology

About the Opportunity

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in related disciplines. We are seeking highly qualified instructors to teach undergraduate courses in areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and more.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and vision of the KHS Department and TCNJ's School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Provide engaging and enthusiastic teaching in accordance with TCNJ policies and standards.
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement.
• Convey the essentials of the course discipline through effective pedagogies.
• Maintain high academic standards and demonstrate equality and fairness.
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment.
• Offer required office hours to support and enhance student learning.
• Address student diversity, inclusion, education, and justice needs.
• Participate in department/college-required meetings and/or training.

About the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

The TCNJ School of Nursing and Health Sciences is one of seven academic schools within TCNJ and hosts three departments: Nursing, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and Public Health. All faculty are dedicated to excellence in teaching, active research, and scholarly activity. Within the KHS Department, programs are offered in Kinesiology and Health Science, a KHS-Physical Therapy degree as part of a dual enrollment program with Thomas Jefferson University, a minor in health and wellness, and partnerships across the college to support a minor in sports management/marketing.

Application Information

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related health science area.
• Proof of experience and success in teaching or training capacity in related field/course content areas.
• Physical capabilities to carry out movement needs associated with exercise science courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in health science or content-related areas.

Qualified candidates should complete an online application, including a cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vitae/resume, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and interviews will be held relative to teaching needs.

The final offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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