Instructor-School of Kinesiology

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

2d • $1,000 - $3,000

About The Position

The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University seeks part-time semester instructors qualified to teach face-to-face or online courses in one or more of these disciplines: aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, athletic coaching education, exercise physiology, or athletic training. This is a temporary appointment teaching 1–6 credit hours per semester. The applicant pool may be used for up to one year from the posting date. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Instructors teach assigned courses, prepare and manage course materials, support students, and evaluate student performance. Undergraduate instructors must hold an earned master's degree in a relevant or closely related field, including at least 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant discipline. Graduate instructors must hold an earned terminal degree, unless approved under the School's tested experience policy. Required application materials include a resume/CV and cover letter. Official transcripts and proof of relevant licensure or credentials are required at appointment.

Requirements

• For undergraduate classes, hold an earned master's degree from an accredited college or university by the time of appointment in aquatics, exercise science, physical education, sport administration, kinesiology, health education, or a closely related field.
• For undergraduate classes, have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the relevant discipline.
• For graduate classes, hold an earned terminal degree from an accredited college or university by the time of appointment, unless approved under the School's approved tested experience policy.
• Have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Submit a resume/CV and cover letter; include licensure or credentials and names and contact information for three references in the cover letter or resume/CV.
• Enter all work history directly into the application fields; do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section.
• Provide original official transcripts and proof of relevant licensure or credentials at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in a college setting.
• Prior work experience in the respective field of expertise.
• Licensure or credentials in the respective field of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses of one to three credit hours each in an assigned discipline.
• Create a standardized syllabus and develop and manage syllabus materials.
• Select and compile tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercises that measure course learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Be available to students.
• Manage the Canvas course site and submit grades.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the Program Coordinator, reviewing textbook and other courseware changes with the Program Coordinator and full-time faculty teaching the course.
• Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.

What This Job Offers

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