Adjunct Instructor of Health and Human Performance

Roanoke College
Salem, VA, United States
Full-time

Job Description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society's most pressing needs.

Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years.

Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today's students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

The Position

The Department of Health and Human Performance seeks qualified candidates to fill Adjunct Instructor rolesbeginning August 27, 2024 teaching our Fitness for Life general education course (HHP-160);

teaching expectation is in-person on campus for three contact hours per week; exact days and times to be arranged between adjuncts and the department.

Successful candidates should have a master's degree in a health-related field (or Bachelor's with significant professional experience) as well as previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

Successful candidates will likely have the opportunity to teach in subsequent semesters.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, a current CV or resume, and the names and contact information for three references capable of commenting on the applicant's ability to teach.

Questions about the positions can be sent to Matt Rearick, Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance, rearick AT roanoke DOT edu.

Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia.

A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students;

women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We also seek candidates with interests in mentoring under-represented students, diversifying curricular offerings, or sponsoring diverse community engagement.

Applicants are asked to address their potential contributions in support of a diverse community in their cover letters.

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