Pool - Instructor, Coaching, Health and Physical Education; non-tenure track

Position: Pool posting - Instructor, Coaching, Health and Physical Education (non-tenure track)
Job Title Pool posting - Instructor, Coaching, Health and Physical Education (non-tenure track) Applications Accepted From Public:
Open to the Public Special Instructions to Applicants

The Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Science seek adjunct instructors for multiple courses, for courses taught in the Coaching, Health & Physical Education degrees.

To apply , please complete the online application and upload required documents including resume/CV, detailed letter of interest, and a document (uploaded as "other" document) outlining your availability to teach for spring semester (January 12, 2026 - May 2, 2026), summer session 1 (May 11, 2025 - June 27, 2026), summer session 2 (June 29, 2026 - August 15, 2026) and full summer session (May 11, 2026 - August 15, 2026).

Please also include a list of at least 3 professional references with current contact information.

The need for these positions is undetermined currently and is dependent on operational needs including enrollment and staffing. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

The successful candidate will teach online and/or in-person courses based on department needs.

Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through 05/25/2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement. Posting Number F

Job Description

Applications to this position will be utilized to fill a part-time, non-benefits eligible adjunct instructor position for online and Athens campus instruction during the  academic year. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible teaching online and/or in-person undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Coaching, Health & Physical Education degrees, specifically in:

* Master of Science in Soccer Coaching Education online courses

* Master of Science in Coaching Education online and/or on-campus courses

* Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity & Sport Coaching online and/or on-campus courses

* Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Teacher Education (PETE) online and/or on-campus courses

Adjunct instructor faculty engage students in learning that meets the course and learning objectives, and would receive instructional materials, and support for the specific course they would be hired to teach. Adjunct instructor responsibilities usually include leading class sessions, grading student work, participating in course assessment activities, and responding to student questions in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in an appropriate discipline to teach undergraduate courses and facilitator roles within the graduate master's level courses;
Terminal degree (Ph. D or Ed.D.) to teach graduate courses. Evidence of teaching experience (either online or in-person).

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should have an educational background related to Coaching and/or Health & Physical Education with professional experience working as a coach and/or physical education teacher.

Evidence of teaching experience at a Higher Education institution (either online or in-person).

Familiarity with subject areas such as performance and conditioning for athletic coaches, injury prevention and risk management, elite athlete coaching, youth & sport coaching, soccer player development, motor learning, techniques and tactics in sport.

Department Recreation & Sport Pedagogy Pay Rate Job Open Date 09/19/2025 Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis through 05/25/2026.

Employment Type

Temporary (for group 3 ONLY) Job Category Instructor Months 4 month Planning Unit Patton College of Education Work Schedule Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jennifer L. Martin; martinj8 Non-Discrimination Statement

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