Adjunct Instructor and Laboratory Assistant - Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions | Creighton University

The department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure track adjunct instructor and laboratory assistant for a one-year ¾ time appointment specializing in weight training. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teachers within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. Teaching and laboratory responsibilities are scheduled to accommodate a typical graduate studentâ??s schedule however it is not a requirement to currently be enrolled in a graduate program.  The successful applicant will teach two weight training courses each semester or other courses as needed.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for supervision of student testing in the laboratory; assist with preparation, instruction, and evaluation in lab courses; and contribute to the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of equipment. The individual may be asked to assist with activities that promote the university and the department (e.g. Majorâ??s Fair, Health Fair, Benefitâ?? Fair, etc.) and other activities deemed necessary by the Department Chair and the Exercise Testing and Training Laboratory Director.

Qualifications

• A Bachelorâ??s in Exercise Science (or a closely related field) is required
• Current CPR certification and NSCA-CPT, NSCA-CSCS or ACSM-Exercise Physiologist certification required
• Experience in teaching, personal training, and laboratory testing is preferred
• Knowledge and skills necessary to administer fitness testing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following: 

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae 

If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please do not hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu.

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to submit the following additional materials: 

• One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history).
• All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial interview)
• 3 letters of recommendation 

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/academics/programs/exercise-science-prehealth. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Eckerson, Chair of the Department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions (joaneckerson@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please donâ??t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu.  

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Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Reportâ??s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities â?? Midwest.  Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.