Adjunct Hiring Pool - Kinesiology/Sport & Exercise Science

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2024 - Summer 2025.

This pool expires 05/31/2025. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2025, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics (KiND) at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is searching for a colleague to join our energetic and collegial unit. The position is for part-time faculty to teach undergraduate or graduate classes in the Kinesiology programs in KiND. Courses focus on various topics within several program areas: physical education, physical activity leadership, exercise science, sports coaching, sport administration, and athletic training.

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics (KiND) at the University of Northern Colorado invites applications for part-time faculty positions as we build our capacity to offer quality instruction on various topics within several program areas: physical education, physical activity leadership, human performance, exercise science, sports coaching, sport administration, and athletic training.

These positions are filled semester by semester based on the needs of the different programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

For teaching bachelor’s degree classes:  master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sport Administration, or closely related field. For applicants without a master’s degree, tested experience must be met (see below).

To qualify through tested experience for instruction of bachelor’s degree classes in Physical Education or Sports Coaching, a faculty candidate who does not hold an appropriate master’s degree must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Sports Coaching or related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education) and possess experience and documentation in some of the following areas:
1. holds national board certification or passed appropriate pedagogical and/or content assessment and/ or holds a state teaching license in physical education.
2. has been a K-12 school leader with a minimum of 3 years leading the program relevant to the UNC courses to be taught.
3. publication(s) in primary literature of the discipline or closely related field.
4. honors, awards, or special recognition related to the discipline or a closely related field.
5. recognition of competency by professionals within the discipline or a closely related field, such as leading professional workshops, professional organization work beyond active membership, and/or professional development activity.

For teaching master’s degree classes:  doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or closely related field. For applicants without a doctoral degree, tested experience must be met (see below).

To qualify through tested experience for instruction of master’s degree classes, a faculty candidate who does not hold an appropriate doctoral degree must have the following for each discipline in Sport and Exercise Science.

Athletic Training:
1. Master’s degree in athletic training or related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics)
2. Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) credential
3. 2 years of Athletic Training experience, which does not include time spent in an Athletic Training internship.

Exercise Science:
1. Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport and/or Exercise Sociology/Psychology).
2. 2 years of related experience, which does not include time spent in an internship (e.g., fitness setting, physical rehab setting, sport performance)

Sport Administration:
1. Master’s degree in Sport Administration/Sport Management or related field (e.g., Communication, Business, Economics).
2. 2 years of related experience, which does not include time spent in an internship (e.g., collegiate sports, professional sports, recreational sports industry).

Physical Education and Sports Coaching:
Master’s degree in Sport Pedagogy/Physical Education/Sports Coaching or related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education) and possess experience and documentation in some of the following areas:
1. holds national board certification or passed appropriate pedagogical and/or content assessment and/ or holds a state teaching license in physical education.
2. has been a K-12 school leader with a minimum of 3 years leading the program relevant to the UNC courses to be taught.
3. publication(s) in primary literature of the discipline or closely related field.
4. honors, awards, or special recognition related to the discipline or a closely related field.
5. recognition of competency by professionals within the discipline or a closely related field, such as leading professional workshops, professional organization work beyond active membership, and/or professional development activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the university level

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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