Human Performance & Fitness Part-Time Instructor Pool 2026-2027

Part-time instructor pool for human performance, coaching, fitness, and wellness courses in the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, College of Natural and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more course sections meeting 2-4 hours per week for a semester.
• Select course textbook in consultation with full-time health sciences and human performance faculty.
• Assist students both in and out of the classroom.
• Create syllabi each semester using learning outcome guidelines provided by the department.
• Provide meeting time for students as needed.
• Administer and grade examinations and assignments.
• Manage online or paper grading system as required.
• Adhere to all applicable department, college, and university policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in exercise science or a related field; Doctorate preferred.
• Previous experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription, or wellness program prescription preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in coaching, exercise testing and prescription, or wellness program prescription preferred.

Application Instructions

Attach the following required documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department as openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, including fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.