Faculty Hiring!

Title: Adjunct CPR and First Aid Instructor, Kinesiology and Sport Management

Area: School of Education

Department: ED-BEd Kinesiology and PE

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Appointment Percentage:

Months per year: 4.5 (Faculty Only)

Salary: The salary is $1,485 per credit for MA/MS; $1,686 per credit for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.

Review Date: December 15, 2025

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose:

The Kinesiology and Sport Management Department in the School of Education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor to teach a 1-credit undergraduate course that certifies students in Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED use.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Teach Red Cross–approved CPR, AED, and First Aid curriculum in accordance with American Red Cross Instructor standards and Gonzaga University academic expectations.
• Evaluate student performance through skills assessments and written evaluations following Red Cross certification protocols.
• Administer and process American Red Cross certification materials through the Red Cross Learning Center.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and submit grades in alignment with Gonzaga’s academic policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current American Red Cross Instructor Certification
*Available for the specific weekends in the Spring semester to teach the course; Section 1 is Saturday and Sunday, February 28-March 1, 2026 and Section 2 is March 28-29, 2026. The course is 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on Saturdays and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching or training experience, ideally in a higher-education environment
Experience in Canvas
Additional Red Cross instructor credentials (e.g., CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Basic Life Support)

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 2 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials: Cover letter addressing which courses the candidate is qualified to teach with rationale
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Unofficial transcripts of highest degree

This position is open until filled and application review will begin on December 15, 2025 . Please contact Tammy Everts, everts@gonzaga.edu if you have questions about this posting.