Adjunct Faculty, Sport & Exercise Sciences

Barry University

About The Position

Academic Course Instruction in the following Undergraduate and Graduate Sport & Exercise Sciences programs: Sport & Exercise Sciences and Movement Sciences. Sport & Exercise Sciences are part of a liberal education and are gleaned from traditional parent disciplines in the humanities; biological, behavioral, and sociological sciences; and the arts. We engage in top quality education based upon critical and independent thinking that facilitates young professionals to become successful in their chosen fields upon graduation. We facilitate sport and exercise sciences content and experiential growth in each student through the development of confidence and competence while offering the appeal of a small private University. We strive to fulfill our social responsibility by facilitating collaborative partnerships that benefit Barry University, faculty and students, and our fields of study. Adjuncts instructors are responsible for course instruction in all Sport & Exercise Sciences programs. The applicant is required to have the effective skills to teach the courses and labs. Adjunct Instructors are responsible for collaborating with respective academic coordinators and directors in the instruction and delivery of the course as well as additional responsibilities outlined in the faculty handbook.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is required in the discipline for which the person is applying.
Applicant must be capable (prior experience) of teaching in a group setting.
Applicant must have excellent communication skills.
Applicant must have the ability to work well with students, staff and Faculty.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum
Prepare and distribute course outline/syllabi to students
Teach course sections
Maintain accurate attendance records
Use teaching and learning strategies that optimize student performance and interest
Conduct assessments
Comply with department and School policies, grading, and procedures
Use of SharePoint, Canvas, and WebAdvisor

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence.
Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.
Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community.
The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life.
The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status.
This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University.
Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations.
Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment.
Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment.
No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.