Adjunct Instructors in Health and Wellness Studies

Binghamton University • Binghamton, NY

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About The Position

The Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (DCNHS), Division of Health and Wellness Studies, seeks applicants for Adjunct Instructors with specialty areas in the following: Nutrition, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Community/Public Health, Health Promotion, Stress Management, Aquatics, Cycling, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, and Self-Defense. These positions are part-time, non-tenure track faculty positions with an anticipated start date of August 2025 for the Fall 2025 semester, renewable annually. The successful candidates will possess strong teaching and evaluation skills with an interest in wellness education. We are seeking multi-disciplined applicants with expertise in a variety of the areas listed above with the option of teaching one or more courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught in higher education and have experience teaching exercise and a health-related curriculum in a traditional environment. Candidates with additional certifications will be given high priority. The positions will require in person teaching of general education courses as well as courses in the Health and Wellness Studies Minor. Additional faculty responsibilities include attendance at the evening faculty meetings at the start of each semester. Experience with a variety of technology including on-line learning environments and innovative classroom teaching is preferred. Having relevant exercise and wellness related certifications as well as participation and membership in professional organizations is encouraged.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preference for a Master's Degree in an exercise/health-related field.
• Certifications from ACSM, CHES, Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent are desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching in a higher education, health and wellness or nutrition program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching exercise and health-related curriculum in a traditional environment.
• Additional relevant certifications.
• Membership in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in specialty areas such as Nutrition, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Community/Public Health, Health Promotion, Stress Management, Aquatics, Cycling, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, and Self-Defense.
• Attend evening faculty meetings at the start of each semester.
• Engage in wellness education and evaluation.
• Utilize technology for online learning environments and innovative classroom teaching.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits aligned with SUNY UUP member negotiated benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees