Adjunct Instructor - Coaching

Lakeland University • Plymouth, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeland University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach face-to-face undergraduate courses at its home campus in Plymouth, Wisconsin, during the Spring semester (January–April). The course schedule allows some flexibility, but teaching must take place in person on campus. The instructor may teach CHG 231, Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football, or CHG 232, Theory and Techniques of Coaching Wrestling. Each course carries two semester credits and introduces novice athletic coaches to the psychology, theory, and fundamental coaching strategies of the relevant sport, including different coaching styles and sport-specific tactics and strategies.

The instructor will teach coaching theory, techniques, and sport-specific strategies; develop or administer coursework and assessments; and use demonstrations and applied coaching scenarios to connect theory with practice. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in a closely related field and have coaching experience in football or wrestling, as applicable to the course taught. A terminal degree in Sport Management and Leadership or a closely related field and higher education teaching or comparable instructional experience are preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain authorization throughout the employment term. Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

Requirements

• Hold a graduate degree in a closely related field.
• Have coaching experience in football or wrestling, as applicable to the course taught.
• Be able to teach coaching theory, techniques, and sport-specific strategies.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Sport Management and Leadership or a closely related field.
• Higher education teaching or comparable instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the theory and techniques of coaching football or wrestling.
• Administer and/or develop coursework, including assignments, projects, in-class learning activities, and exams, that meets and assesses course learning objectives.
• Use demonstrations and applied coaching scenarios to connect theory with sport-specific practice.
• Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
• Use university technology as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level