Adjunct Instructor, Health and Fitness Science

About the Role

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of adjunct faculty to teach Health and Fitness Science classes. Openings for these positions may not exist at the present time; however upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted in the future.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains regular office hours
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors and staff
• Knowledge of Blackboard, an online teaching tool

Requirements

• Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or related field
• Experience as a personal trainer or group exercise instructor
• CPR certification
• Industry recognized personal training and/or group exercise certification
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences

• Two years of teaching experience in a related area, preferably in a college or community college setting
• Experience as a personal trainer or group fitness instructor