Adjunct Instructors, Health and Wellness Studies
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Health and Wellness
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Apr 3, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Ref. No.:: 46341, 19223, 15243
Position ID:: 174324

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences (DCNHS), Division of Health and Wellness Studies, seeks applicants for Adjunct Instructors with specialty areas in the following: Nutrition, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Community/Public Health, Health Promotion, Stress Management, Aquatics, Cycling, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Tai Chi, Martial Arts, and Self-Defense. These positions are part-time, non-tenure track faculty positions with an anticipated start date of August 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester, renewable annually.

The successful candidates will possess strong teaching and evaluation skills with an interest in wellness education. We are seeking multi-disciplined applicants with expertise in a variety of the areas listed above with the option of teaching one or more courses.

Preference will be given to candidates who have taught in higher education and have experience teaching exercise and a health-related curriculum in a traditional and on-line environment. Candidates with additional certifications will be given high priority. The positions will require teaching general education courses as well as courses in the Health and Wellness Studies Minor. Additional faculty responsibilities include attendance at the evening faculty meetings at the start of each semester. Experience with a variety of technology including on-line learning environments and innovative classroom teaching is preferred. Having relevant exercise and wellness related certifications as well as participation and membership in professional organizations is encouraged.

Salary and benefits are aligned with SUNY UUP member negotiated benefits. Application review will begin as soon as possible and remain open until the positions are filled. The position reports to the Director of Health and Wellness Studies.

Requirements:

Qualified applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree in a related field with preference given to doctoral candidates (ABD) or (PhD) in an exercise/health-related field. Certifications from ACSM, CHES, Registered Dietitian (RD) or equivalent are desirable. A minimum of 2 years of teaching in a higher education, health and wellness or nutrition program is preferred.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply using Interview Exchange http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174324

Interested persons should submit the following to the link above:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae or resume
• the names and contact information for three professional references

Reference letters may be requested for those advancing in the process. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. You may add additional files/documents after uploading your first document. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Binghamton University and New York State are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.