Online Part Time Faculty, Sports & Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences

Job Overview

Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship.

They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence.

Job Description

They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach.

They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching. When Applying: Upload a CV and a copy of unofficial transcripts, master's degree and above. Student issued/unofficial copies are acceptable.

Please do not send us official copies, unless specifically asked. Responsibilities: Teaching excellence. Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students. Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.

Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online. Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.

Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials. Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them.
• Responsibilities: Teaching excellence.
• Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
• Support APUS initiatives and departments.
• Specific requirements related to your Graduate / Undergraduate Faculty designation, duties, and performance expectations are outlined on the Course Assignments issued with respect to each course to be taught.
• You will be expected to perform your duties in a remote, professional working environment of your choice.
• APUS assumes no responsibility for injuries occurring in your selected workspace or damages related to your real or personal property resulting from your employment with APUS.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence.
• They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them.
• Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
• Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
• General Work Requirements: All APUS faculty are required to complete the “Engaging the First‐Year Student Certification” course (APUS110), offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).
• It must be completed within six months of the hire date.
• In addition, Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire.
• Requirements: Master's degree in Sport and Health Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Benefits and Perks

• Ten or more years of experience in a health, fitness, wellness or athletic coaching field is preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications is preferred: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist SM ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer SM ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® National Strength and Conditioning Association TSAC-F National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS Areas of Expertise: Sports Psychology Biomechanics Motor Learning Current issues, trends, technology Nutrition/Registered Dietitian Exercise Physiology Program Design and Coaching Registered Dietitian / Sports Nutrition Courses needing instructors, in order of priority: SPHE 461: Current Issues and Trends in Fitness and Wellness SPHE250: Sports First Aid and Safety SPHE314: Exercise Physiology SPHE315: Training and Conditioning SPHE420: Exercise Programming and Testing SPHE421: Kinesiology SPHE490: Senior Seminar in Sports and Health Sciences SPHE295: Foundations of Nutrition SPHE322: Sports Nutrition PSYC460: Sports Psychology Compensation and Benefits: Information regarding our faculty benefits may be found here: .

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Part Time.

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