Adjunct Instructor/Division of Education, Health and Leadership

Position Summary
Individuals appointed from this pool will have the primary responsibility to teach courses within the Division of Education Health and Leadership including: -Education -Health and Physical Education -Outdoor Adventure Leadership See specific needs below in each major area of study. Education The Education department offers programs leading to initial or advanced licensure for aspiring teachers and administrators. Adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to teach courses in specialized areas such as early childhood development special education English for speakers of others languages reading autism spectrum disorder or administrative leadership. Candidates who hold teaching or administrative licenses may also have the opportunity to supervise student teaching experiences in either elementary or secondary education settings. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise. Health & Physical Education The Health and Physical Education program prepares professionals for careers in health promotion or fitness and management teaching and physical therapy. Adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to teach courses which provide opportunities for personal intellectual and professional growth in the areas of teaching fitness physical therapy public health allied health coaching wellness sports medicine and sports participation. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise. Outdoor Adventure Leadership The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree program inspires passion for self-development and transformation by providing opportunities to explore and learn leadership skills through outdoor adventure. The integrated curriculum provides transferable skills to all aspects of life through comprehensive coursework in technical skills interpersonal development communication group dynamics expedition planning adventure programming international experience risk management and social environmental and economic stewardship. In your cover letter please address your areas of expertise.

Physical Demands
Activities may involve standing sitting working at a computer and lecturing

Duties
The primary responsibility of a faculty member is teaching. Teaching encompasses normal instructional activities beyond the teaching of assigned courses such as academic advising working with students outside of class posting and maintaining appropriate office hours course and curriculum planning etc. Efforts associated with teaching may include but are not limited to: preparation; direct instruction; assessment; student contact outside of class (office hours appointments email); presenting complex concepts to a group of diverse learners; listening; understanding and responding to student questions in real time/in a classroom environment; and applying critical judgement to student work both written and verbal delivery of information. Efforts associated with lab/workshop may include: providing students with practical experience using instrumentation and equipment in a way that enables student learning and ensures safety; simultaneously monitoring and managing multiple students individually and in groups; demonstrating and executing complex procedures; and using complex instrumentation and hazardous materials. Incumbents appointed to multiple terms of teaching may require professional development and service. Professional Development includes maintaining currency in the discipline taught. Service includes program and institutional administrative committee and student support and retention activities. In addition to teaching and service the primary responsibilities at the professorial level include participation in scholarly and/or creative activities including mentoring student research projects often related to the successful candidates research program.

Minimum Qualifications
Most positions are anticipated to be hired at the adjunct instructor level. Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term): Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires a Masters or terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR Bachelors degree in the discipline taught or a related field plus equivalency of Masters degree in years of professional experience in the field. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline. Adjunct Assistant Professor: Initial appointment at the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or a related field; OR Masters degree in the discipline taught or a related field and is in the process of completing the appropriate terminal degree. Demonstrated teaching potential. Familiarity with the appropriate equipment as required for the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
Adjunct Instructor (term-by-term): Masters degree in the discipline taught or a related field Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and active participation in the life of the institution. Commitment to student learning retention support and assessment are critical. Adjunct Assistant Professor: Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching development of a record of scholarship and active participation in the life of the institution and profession. Work experience that equates to one-academic year of full-time college teaching or one-academic year of the combination of part-time teaching experience while a graduate student. Professional experience in the field related to teaching assignment particularly if working with more advanced students