Adjunct Instructor Kinesiology - 200010
- Kinesiology
- Adjunct Instructor
Title: Adjunct Instructor Kinesiology - 200010
Position Number: 200010
Unit/Department: Kinesiology
Salary: Per credit hour
Department Summary:
The Kinesiology Program is housed within the Biology Department, which is administered within the College of Arts & Sciences. The Biology Department includes faculty with expertise across both vertical (from molecules to organisms) and horizontal (from viruses to humans) dimensions, including both basic and applied sciences. The kinesiology curriculum emphasizes anatomy and physiology. After graduation, the top three career trajectories of kinesiology majors have been physical therapy school, kinesiology graduate school (most often to become strength & conditioning coaches or trainers), or direct entry into the training field.
Learn more at: https://www.drake.edu/kinesiology/.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an adjunct to teach Motor Control and Learning lecture and lab in the fall semester. Successful candidates may be asked for availability to adjunct in the spring for either Biomechanics or Exercise Physiology (both lecture and lab). There are no research or service expectations for this adjunct position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a master’s degree or higher in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or EDD in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, as are those holding DPT or DC degrees.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the online application and attach (1) a CV/Resume and (2) the contact details for three references. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists. All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States. Questions about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
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