Part-time Faculty, Kinesiology and Sport Science - Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences

Youngstown State University • Multiple Locations, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Teaches courses related to exercise physiology, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, wellness, biomechanics, fitness assessment, and related areas within the discipline. Provides high-quality instruction in undergraduate exercise science courses and fosters student learning within a dynamic academic environment. Course assignments will consist of different formats such as face-to-face, laboratory, or online formats depending on departmental needs. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Requirements

• An earned master’s degree in exercise physiology, exercise Science, kinesiology, human performance, sports medicine, athletic training, or in an equivalent related field from an accredited institution
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized professional certification in exercise science, strength and conditioning, or clinical exercise physiology.
• Acceptable certifications may include: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), ACE Certified Exercise Professional.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering course content
• Assessing student performance
• Maintaining timely communication with students and full-time faculty
• Fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success
• Responds to students in a timely manner
• Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources

What This Job Offers

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