Adjunct Instructor, Kinesiology-Community Health Job at St. Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN

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  • St. Cloud State University
  • Saint Cloud, MN

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Adjunct Instructor, Kinesiology-Community Health


Hire Type
Adjunct/PT Faculty


Division
Academic Affairs


Department
College of Health and Wellness Professions


Unit
Kinesiology


Location
SCSU Main Campus, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301


FLSA
Exempt


Full/Part Time
Full Time


FTE

Employment Condition
Adjunct


Work Shift
Varies


Work Schedule/Hours/Days


Varies

Posting Details


This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments' access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

To learn more about the school and department: College of Health and Wellness Professionals / Department of Kinesiology .

The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional goal to become an outstanding teacher-scholar through the use of research-based, best-practices pedagogy. They are expected to teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical growth. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative.

SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization .

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Type
Per Credit


Bargaining Unit/Plan
209, IFO


Job Description


St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for potential adjunct instructors who qualify to teach in the College of Health and Wellness Professions - Department of Kinesiology.

The Department of Kinesiology requests applications for part-time adjunct instructors for selected undergraduate and graduate courses in our Community Health programs.

Courses may include Principles of Nutrition, Personal and Community Health, Consumer Health, Theory and Foundation, Public Health, International Health, Drugs in Society, Advanced Nutrition, Human Sexuality, Health Promotions as well as oversite of student practicum and internship experiences.

Required Qualifications

  • Earned master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or closely related field at time of application
  • The ability to teach days, weekends, and online
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Commitment to student engagement, mentoring and success
  • Evidence of demonstrating ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds


Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree or ABD in Public Health, Health Promotion, Kinesiology, Education Field, or closely related field
  • Previous experience teaching at the university or college level for a minimum of 1-year
  • Experience supervising undergraduates and graduate students
  • Active engagement in the professional community of your discipline
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Use of technology in teaching, including online classes


Other Requirements

About


Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here

Why Work For Us: Help students achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals

Benefits Info

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
23-00128


Number of Vacancies

Re-posting
No


Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
05/29/2023


Close Date
10/31/2024


Open Until Filled
Yes


Accept Applications
Yes


Special Instructions Summary

Posting Contact
Paula U'Ren, Chairperson Kinesiology Department [email protected]; 320-308-2178


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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