Faculty Hiring!

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Kinesiology and Sport Management

Area: School of Education

Department: Kinesiology and Sport Management

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Months per year: 4.5 

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

Review Date: July 7, 2025

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

Job Purpose:

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool within the Kinesiology program. We welcome applications from individuals that have backgrounds in Kinesiology and that can contribute to our vibrant and growing student-centered program. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm, classroom/lab presence and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will be fully responsible for course planning, delivering class sessions, creating and collecting assignments, submitting grades, and be available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed depending on the course, program and department). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.

Possible teaching assignments based on need include: Introduction to Kinesiology, Motor Learning and Development, Health and Wellness, Anatomy and Physiology Labs, Exercise and Sport Psychology, Health and Fitness Club Management, Exercise & Special Populations, among others.

*This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

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

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan and teach assigned courses
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair)
• Create and grade assignments, including submitting grades according to established deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.
• ACSM EP or CSCS certifications

Educational Requirement:

Master'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: 5 days/week

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

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

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% 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
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
• Teaching evaluations (if available)
• Contact Information for two professional references

This position is open until filled and application review will begin on July 7, 2025. Please contact Boe Burrus at burrus@gonzaga.edu if you have questions about this posting.