Adjunct Lecturer of Health and Physical Education-1

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Completed Master's degree in Kinesiology, Health Education and Promotion, or a closely

  related field;

• Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate Health/Physical Education or Kinesiology courses;

• Experience in teaching face-to-face and in hybrid/online environments;

• Teaching ability in at least two, and preferably more, of the following content areas:

• • (1) K-12 Physical Education (teaching methods, skill classes);

  • (2) Exercise/Fitness/Wellness;

  • (3) Sport Management;

  • (4) Health Education and Promotion.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Record of teaching, student advising/mentorship, and institutional service;

• Willingness to work collaboratively on projects and grants;

• Active or previous involvement in professional organizations;

• Relevant professional certifications from nationally accredited organizations (e.g., CHES, ACSM, NSCA).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the discipline as assigned by the program coordinator;

• Keep course content timely and in line with accreditation standards;

• Maintain contact with students via email and UALR's learning management system

  (Blackboard).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in classroom instruction;

• Ability to manage, motivate and evaluate students;

• Collegial attitude in interactions with colleagues, students, and staff;

• Effective interpersonal communication skills;

• Ability to teach and mentor students.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.