Adjunct Instructor, Recreation, Sports Management, and Athletic Coaching
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Adjunct Instructor, Recreation, Sports Management, and Athletic Coaching

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, Community Health, and Gerontology.

The department requests applications for part-time adjunct instructors for selected undergraduate and graduate courses in the BA-Recreation and Sports Management program, Minor-Athletic Coaching Minor, and MS-Sports Management program(s). Courses may include, but are not limited to Recreational Leadership, Recreation and Sport Facilities, Recreation and Sport Event Management, Sport Analytics & Technology, Sport Facilities, Finance, Sports Marketing, Sport Communication, Sports Law, Organization and Administration in Sports, Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance, Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

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). Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Recreation, Sport Management, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or closely related professional field
• Demonstrate ability to teach in the area of recreation, sport, sport science, sport management, athletic administration, and athletic coaching professional fields
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Commitment to university and student engagement, mentoring, and student success
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualification

• Terminal degree, (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D., ABD candidates excepted) in Recreation, Sports Management, Higher Education, Kinesiology or other closely related field, or a master's degree in a related discipline as evidence by specialized coaching and training.
• Previous experience teaching at a university/college for a minimum of 1-year and/or experience of being an athletic administrator at post-secondary school
• Use of technology in recreation and sports administration/ teaching/coaching professional work
• Demonstrate ability to teach courses blended/hybrid, synchronous, or asynchronous delivery formats
• Available weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends

Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three (3) Professional References

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 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.

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, LGBTQIA+, 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) ###-####, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.