Lecturer in Kinesiology
About The Position
Cornell College is seeking a Lecturer(s) in Kinesiology to teach introductory courses within its unique block schedule system. This position offers the opportunity to teach one course full-time during each four-week session. The college is looking for individuals who can potentially teach one, multiple, or all five of the listed courses. Cornell College is a private liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and fostering a welcoming, inclusive community. Its innovative curriculum emphasizes essential abilities like writing, quantitative reasoning, and intercultural literacy, alongside experiential learning. The 'One Course At A Time' approach promotes strong student engagement and close faculty-student relationships, allowing faculty flexibility in course design and execution, including off-campus activities. Founded in 1853, Cornell College is known for its academic immersion, real-world experience requirements through Ingenuity in Action, and attracting an ambitious, diverse student body from around the world. The college's picturesque campus is a National Historic District, located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, a small town near the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
- Experience in teaching at the college level is strongly preferred.
- Ability to teach one course full time during each of the four-week sessions.
- Submission of a letter of application/cover letter.
- Submission of a current Curriculum Vitae.
- Submission of names and contact information for a minimum of two references.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to 5 sections of introductory Kinesiology courses.
- Teach one course full-time during each of the four-week block sessions.
- Develop and implement teaching strategies that capitalize on the distinctive academic calendar.
- Potentially take students off-campus for course-related activities.
Benefits
- Opportunity to teach in a unique block schedule system.
- Small class sizes, typically limited to 24 students.
- Freedom to design and carry out classes, on campus or off.
- Close faculty-student relationships.
- Experiential learning opportunities for students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
