
Kinesiology Faculty
Job Description
Working Title
Kinesiology FacultyPosition Status
Full TimeDepartment
School of Health SciencesGeneral Summary
Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, has an opening for full-time, in-person Physical Education Faculty. The faculty position instructs Kinesiology major courses, elective activity courses, and general physical education courses for traditional and early college students.
Specific Position Duties
- Assists with the maintenance of records, including accreditation documentation; class schedule; and load reports.
- Responsible for certifications, including CPR certifications.
- Maintain communication with the Sports Center in regard to schedules.
- Teach assigned courses in the curriculum including teaching to Dual Credit students and OC TECHS (early college high school) students.
- Teach Web and hybrid courses as requested using a variety of instructional technologies.
- Assist with general student recruitment and participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
- Utilize appropriately-challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
- Provide students with written expectations in such matters as syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
- Administer assessments which are appropriate to course content.
- By ways and means of instructing students, affirm the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
- Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
- Prepare adequately for class and arrive promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
- Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner
- Address student concerns in comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
- Attend completion ceremonies, such college graduation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education; or a Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in Kinesiology or Physical Education from a regionally-accredited institution;
- American Red Cross Instructor certified or willing and able to obtain certification within the first year of employment;
- Computer literacy; and documented commitment to teaching excellence.
Posting Number
F00362PQuick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/14077*Please mention you saw this ad on TexasCollegeJobs.*