Adjunct Faculty - Psychology of Exercise & Sport
About The Position
Lasell University’s School of Health Sciences seeks a part-time faculty member in Exercise Science to teach PSYC245, Psychology of Exercise & Sport. The position involves teaching in-person classes that are already scheduled. The course explores psychological principles affecting athletic performance, exercise behavior, and long-term physical activity, including motivation, arousal regulation, stress and anxiety management, attention and focus, personality, emotion, attribution, motor skill acquisition, and learning. It also examines how physical activity affects cognitive function, mood, sleep quality, stress response, and pain perception. Through applied learning and hands-on projects, students develop skills for designing evidence-based interventions to enhance performance, improve exercise adherence, and support mental and physical well-being. The School’s undergraduate Exercise Science major provides a CoAES-accredited curriculum covering exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, clinical and laboratory exercise testing, performance assessment, and fitness and wellness principles. The faculty member will teach all sessions of the assigned course using the university’s connected-learning philosophy, maintain an organized Canvas page, provide engaging course material, prepare a syllabus and course outline with clear learning outcomes, hold weekly office hours, communicate with students promptly by email and phone, maintain accurate grade records, and complete mid-semester and final grade reports. The scheduled course is Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Applications should include a cover letter describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for at least two professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in hiring and employment and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics or statuses under applicable law.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, or a related field.
- Ability to maintain an organized Canvas page and deliver engaging course material.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. preferred.
- Previous classroom or industry experience preferred.
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach all sessions of the assigned course using the college’s connected-learning philosophy.
- Maintain an organized Canvas page and deliver engaging course material.
- Provide students with a syllabus and course outline that clearly communicate course learning outcomes.
- Maintain weekly office hours.
- Communicate with students promptly via email and phone.
- Maintain accurate student progress and grade records.
- Complete mid-semester and final grade reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
