Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Mar 04, 2024
Deadline: Mar 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Overview

Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach KINES 580: Colloquium (1 credit course) in the Graduate Kinesiology Program in Summer 2024.

May 27 - May 30, 2024

Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 8:45pm

The Master of Arts in Kinesiology program at Saint Mary's College focuses on the study of human beings engaged in physical activity. It is designed to ensure that graduate students are exposed to the breadth and depth of classical and contemporary knowledge in the component areas of the field while taking advantage of the finest things about Saint Mary's College (e.g., an interest in the student as a person and an emphasis on shared inquiry and critical thinking). Students select a concentration that fits best with their personal and professional goals: Sport Studies, Sport Management, or Fitness Management, and complete the program in 14 to 26 months.

Consistent with Saint Mary's College's commitment to inclusive excellence, the Kinesiology Department strives to be an inclusive community that fosters respect and belonging for faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and identities. We seek an applicant who can engage, advocate for, and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

KINES 580 is a four-day colloquium that rotates between contemporary issues in the field of kinesiology, such as women in sport, race and ethnicity in sport, improving human performance, and character development through sport. The purpose of this course is to: 1) Broaden students' understanding of contemporary issues in kinesiology by exposing them to current theories, research, and practices in the field of Kinesiology; 2) Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through discussion and assignments; 3) Foster competence in writing. The course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

The specific focus of the colloquium is determined by the person hired to teach the course and should be in-line with Graduate Kinesiology student interests and program learning outcomes. The instructor hired is responsible for bringing a group of experts to campus to address the department's graduate students. A modest budget is given to the instructor of the course to facilitate bringing experts to campus.

Applicants should submit a 250-word abstract that details their proposed colloquium topic and its relevance to our graduate students. The abstract should also include a list of four potential experts who would be brought to campus.


Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field and have a recent publication record in the field, or a Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field and have at least five years of current, relevant professional experience. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the graduate level as evidenced by recent course evaluations is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable supporting and working in a multi-cultural environment.

Candidates must reside in California.

Salary: $2,482 - $3,436 depending on qualifications.

The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.



To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/141730