Online Part Time Faculty, Sports & Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences

American Public University System•,

23h•Remote

About The Position

Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.

Requirements

Master's degree in Sport and Health Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
Doctoral degree is preferred.
Ten or more years of experience in a health, fitness, wellness or athletic coaching field is preferred.
Three or more years of college-level online teaching experience is preferred.
Record of excellence in teaching.
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist SM, ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer SM, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist®, National Strength and Conditioning Association TSAC-F, National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree
Ten or more years of experience in a health, fitness, wellness or athletic coaching field
Three or more years of college-level online teaching experience
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist SM
ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer SM
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist®
National Strength and Conditioning Association TSAC-F
National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS

Responsibilities

Teaching excellence.
Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement activities.
Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
Support APUS initiatives and departments.