Job Description
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.
William Paterson University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty within the College of Science and Health, Department of Kinesiology.
Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University. Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening. For general questions, please email [email protected]. Undergraduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Below are the undergraduate majors in the Department of Kinesiology:
- Exercise Physiology
- Physical Education Teacher Certification
- Sport Management
- Sports Medicine
Graduate courses in this department are taught both online and in person. Below are the graduate majors in the Department of Kinesiology:
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Sport Administration
Department Overview: The Department of Kinesiology provides the opportunity to earn degrees at the BA, BS, and MS level. Students are prepared for a variety of careers including athletic training, exercise physiology, physical education, sport management/sport administration, and sports medicine. Our students benefit from small classes, opportunities to conduct research, and internships at both local and out-of-state locations. Kinesiology students also have access to state-of-the-art labs including the Human Performance Lab, the Human Motion Analysis Lab, and the Motor Behavior Lab.
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Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment.
- Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
- Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.
Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses: - Masters in a relevant discipline to the Kinesiology undergraduate major; Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Sport Management, and Sports Medicine.
- Full time or part-time employment in an area related to the Kinesiology undergraduate major.
Preferred Qualifications: - Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to the kinesiology discipline.
- Experience teaching both online and in person courses.
Required Qualifications for Graduate courses: - Masters in a relevant discipline to the Kinesiology graduate major; Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Administration.
- Full time or part-time employment in an area related to the Kinesiology graduate major.
Preferred Qualifications: - Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to the kinesiology discipline.
- Experience teaching both online and in person courses.
Personal Attributes and Traits: - Ability to translate kinesiology experience into pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.
- Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and student success.
- Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
- Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
- Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.
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About William Paterson: William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.
EEO Statement William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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