Adjunct - Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer (Pool)

Adjunct - Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer (Pool)


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position Description

The Sport and Exercise Science Program in the College of Education and Health Services, invites applications for part-time faculty positions in Sport and Exercise Science. The Sport and Exercise Science Program seeks candidates with expertise and experience in the following areas:

· Sport and Exercise Physiology
· Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
· Sport and Exercise Psychology
· Sport and Exercise Sociology
· Sport Coaching
· Strength and Conditioning
· Exercise for Special Populations
· Sports Administration
· Athletic Facilities Management
· Athletic Training
· Kinesiology (Kinetic Anatomy)
· Lifetime Physical Fitness
· Motor Learning
· Growth and Development

Successful adjunct lecturers will teach courses in Sport and Exercise Science to undergraduate students who are preparing for roles as personal trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, sport coaches, and other professional areas in sport, exercise and fitness. Successful adjunct lecturers will exercise instructional freedom while presenting an established syllabus. Course texts and some course assessments may be pre-determined. Successful Sport and Exercise Science supervisors will mentor an evaluate students in classroom settings using criteria established by the College of Education and Health Services. Support of program, college, and university policies is assumed.

Contracted, part-time positions are available throughout the academic year. Applicants are interviewed and contracted as needs arise.

Required Qualifications:



Required Qualifications

A Master's degree is required for all lecture courses

Desired Qualifications
Doctoral Degree (ABD applicants are encouraged to apply)
AASP – CMPC
NSCA – CSCS, CPT
ACSM – CPT, EP-C, CEP
Relevant certifications within disciplines

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the position. These items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity an eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.