Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education

Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Position Title:Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical EducationJob Description:POSITION: Faculty, Kinesiology/Physical Education
STATUS: Full-time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on the salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.POSITION SUMMARYAdapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude.
Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. The position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College Faculty Union contract.
Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities1. Ability to teach a combination of academic courses designed for the Associate in Science degree with emphasis in Kinesiology/Exercise Science as well as the Personal Trainer Certificate Program. Course may include:

• Group Exercise Instruction
• Muscular Resistance Training/Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Athletic Training
• Fitness Assessment and Program Design
• First Aid/AED/CPR
• Nutrition of Health and Fitness
• Introduction to Personal Training
• Introduction to Exercise Science2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
  3. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
  4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
  5. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
  6. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the JJC Faculty Union contract.7. Mentor and advise a diverse student population8. Participate in Department, College, and University events, as requiredServe as an advisor to students in Exercise ScienceMinimum Qualifications
  1. Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training or a closely related field is required.
  2. Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience at the collegiate level3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
  4. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.5. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
  6. Effective oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications1. PhD preferred in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, preferred2. Three (3) or more years higher education teaching experience3. Online/Hybrid teaching experience4. ACSM (EPC or CEP) and/or NSCA (CSCS) certifications5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
  6.Demonstrated multicultural competence.Physical Demands
  1. Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.
  Working Conditions
  1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.
  Priority Consideration Date
  Immediate Consideration
  Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
  Scheduled Hours: Minimum 15 contact hours per semesterFull Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40

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