Adjunct Faculty - Sport & Exercise Science
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Job Description
Appointments are made on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty are required to successfully complete an online Canvas LMS orientation course before being scheduled, as well as other training if required by the department. This is a face to face course. Local applicants only.
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Minimum Qualifications
EXS190 Health, Sport, & Exercise Science
A master's degree or higher in a related field. Two years experience in a health, sport, or exercise related field. Knowledge and desire to assist students in planning their own career paths, including showing students how to find various professional organizations and certifying bodies (NSCA, ACSM, NATA, AOTA, APTA), and how to plan ahead to meet graduate school requirements.
EXS325 Motor Skill Development
A master’s degree or higher in a related field. Specific undergraduate or graduate coursework in motor development and/or motor-learning. Experience teaching or lecturing in some setting is preferred. Certification or licensure within a related field is also preferred.
Course Description
EXS190 Health, Sport, & Exercise Science
Explores disciplines and careers within health, fitness, sport, and physical rehabilitation. The course includes foundational terminology, scientific principles, & historical perspectives. Students will prepare to navigate an educational path to their desired career.
Parkville Day Course: This course is scheduled for in-person learning on the Parkville campus generally between 8am and 2pm on either a MWF or TTh schedule. Adjuncts will need to have availability within these time-blocks.
EXS325 Motor Skill Development
This course focuses on the development of motor skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identifying and aiding individuals who have motor deficits or other constraints that impede acquisition or execution of various movement patterns.
Parkville Day Course: This course is scheduled for in-person learning on the Parkville campus generally between 8am and 11am on either a MWF or TTh schedule. Adjuncts will need to have availability within these time-blocks.