Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Company: Contra Costa Community College District
Location: San Pablo
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01093
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Under the direction of the Senior Dean of Instruction, the Division Dean, or the Department Chair of Kinesiology, the incumbent will teach Kinesiology courses. As a Kinesiology Instructor, will teach assigned courses in Kinesiology theory (lecture) and activity classes. Teaching assignments may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic, and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and disabilities, showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.
• Adapt teaching methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
• Participate in faculty responsibilities such as course and curriculum development and review, committees, research, and special projects as needed in the discipline, department, or district.
• Attend and participate in department, division, and college meetings and keep posted office hours.
• Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by the California Education Code.
• Meet record-keeping obligations on time, e.g., grades, census rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
• Foster professional work and learning environment.
• Collaborate with other Kinesiology faculty and create a team environment.
  
  Inquiries:
  Nikki FergusonProfessor - Chair of Kinesiology, Health Education & Physical Education
  
  Position Status: Temporary
  EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
  Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
  Department: C8025-Dance
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
  2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
  3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
  4. meeting with students outside of class;
  5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
  6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
  7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
  8. maintaining accurate academic records;
  9. performing other related duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
  Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
  
  Education:
  Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent.
  
  • (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form.
  • Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.
  • A minimum of three years of successful community college, university or high school teaching experience within the discipline.
    
    
    
    
    Desirable Qualifications:
    Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
    
    Job Open Date: 04/08/2024
    Job Close Date: 5/16/2024
    Open Until Filled: No
    Employment Begins: Fall 2024 (8-26-24)
    # of Months: 10
    
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    The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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