Kinesiology Adjunct

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The Department of Kinesiology is seeking qualified applicants for the open adjunct position within one of our content areas, including Exercise Science, Health Science, Health & Physical Education, and/or Sport Management and Leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching the Course in the classroom (35%)

• Deliver in-person lectures, responsibilities include presenting course content, guiding student learning, and fostering an engaging classroom environment. Utilize provided course materials and collaborate with program faculty as needed to ensure continuity of instruction

Course Preparation and Grading (50%)

• Evaluate student work in a timely manner, including exams, and assignments. Maintain accurate records of student progress, communicate expectations clearly, and provide feedback to support learning.

Office hours and student help (15%)

• Hold limited office hours or availability as needed, and coordinate with program leadership regarding course progress and any student concerns.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Health & Physical Education, Sport Management & Leadership or a closely related field from a recognized college or university, and at least one year of teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required; the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning is required.

• All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students at the University of New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• It is preferred that the successful candidate have a Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Health & Physical Education, and/or Sport Management & Leadership, teaching experience and 5+ years actively working in the field.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

Compensation Pay Range:

Compensation for Adjunct Faculty is based on course credits. 1-2 credit courses is $3,100 and 3-4 credit courses are $6,100

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Period Activity