Adjunct - Exercise Science

Gardner Webb University • Boiling Springs, NC

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About The Position

The Department of Exercise Science at Gardner-Webb University is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses on campus, in hybrid formats, or online, depending on applicant qualifications and department needs. Adjuncts are contracted term by term according to course and section needs and availability. Applicants are added to the adjunct candidate pool and may be contacted when the department has a need.

Undergraduate courses require at least a master’s degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field. A terminal degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field and/or additional certifications, such as CSCS, may be preferred for certain courses. Graduate courses require a terminal doctorate in Exercise Science or a closely related field; additional certifications may be preferred for certain courses. Applicants qualified to teach a broad range of exercise science subjects, including health care ethics, exercise prescription, kinesiology, and nutrition, are encouraged to apply.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately and continuing until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the online adjunct application, a résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, committed to faith, learning, and service. Founded in 1905 and rooted in the Baptist tradition, the University serves approximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution and competes in NCAA Division I athletics.

Requirements

• For undergraduate teaching: at least a master’s degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field.
• For graduate teaching: a terminal doctorate in Exercise Science or a closely related field.
• Submit an online adjunct application, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Provide official transcripts upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field for certain undergraduate courses.
• Additional certifications, such as CSCS, for certain courses.
• Additional certifications, such as CSCS, for certain graduate courses.
• Qualification to teach a broad range of exercise science courses, such as health care ethics, exercise prescription, kinesiology, and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Teach Exercise Science courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as needed.
• Deliver courses on campus, in hybrid formats, or online, depending on qualifications and course needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level