Adjunct Faculty - Kinesiology (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)

Jacksonville State University

Adjunct Faculty

Kinesiology

Job Summary

The Department of Kinesiology is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach courses in the program areas of Health & Physical Education Exercise Science & Wellness Public Health Dietetics & Nutrition Athletic Training and Sport Management & Recreation Studies at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. These courses are offered inperson hybrid and online with experience in all three instruction methods preferred.

The minimum required qualifications for this position include a masters degree in one or more of the program areas indicated above including 18 credit hours in the specific desired teaching area. Any additional certifications or experience should be included to confirm teaching qualifications (i.e. Athletic Training certification Registered Dietician).

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for lectures attendance exams grading and meeting university deadlines.

About Jax State

Founded in 1883 Jacksonville State University is a learningcentered university in Jacksonville Alabama whose mission is to provide distinctive educational cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta Jax State is home to over 9900 students representing 63 countries. As a learningcentered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters postbaccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have disciplinespecific accreditations a reflection of their quality and Jax States commitment to excellence.

Department Information

Kinesiology encompasses a wide range of disciplines that converge to study promote andoptimizehuman movement and its effects on health performance and quality of someone gain an understanding of proper exercise habits retraining someones muscles after a tragic injury or managing athletes and organizations forcompetitive activitiesthe key tobuilding a healthier future starts with building strong healthy minds bodies and relationships today. In JSUs Department of Kinesiology we promote wellness and professional growth through dynamic student programs that embrace leadership opportunities active learning innovative technology and research. If you are passionate about living a healthy active lifestyle and helping others achieve the same in all its forms a degree in the field of kinesiology can move your career forward!

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Health & Physical Education Exercise Science & Wellness Public Health Dietetics & Nutrition Athletic Training and Sport Management & Recreation Studies or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
• Experience with inperson hybrid or online instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in one or more of the program areas indicated above.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Teaching and/or conducting action research either at K12 or higher education levels
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)

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