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Form of workJob Title:Adjunct Faculty for Biomechanics Reports To: Associate Professor of BiologyStatus: Contract, Part-Time Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstruct an undergraduate level Biomechanics course for students in the Exercise Science Program for the Fall Semester 2024, meeting for 6 hours per week from August 26th – December 13th. Three hours per week of lecture, 3 hours of lab. The lecture meets from 11:15 A.M. to 12:10 P.M. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The instructor will be responsible for:Developing a syllabus for the course, using an Institutional Syllabus Template designed for in – person instruction.Lectures and assessment (homework, quizzes and exams), as they pertain to outcomes established by the program.Grading the assessment material and posting grades into our on-line course management system in a timely manner. The Laboratory portion of the class meets on Tuesdays from 12:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. The instructor will be responsible for:Developing appropriate laboratory exercises to meet the needs of an undergraduate understanding in Biomechanics.Developing assessment exercises for the lab activities. Grading the assessment material and posting grades into our on-line course management system in a timely manner. Requirements A graduate degree in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field.Demonstrated experience within the field of Biomechanics.Experience teaching Biomechanics at an undergraduate level is a plus. Additional Materials and ProcedureLetter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position.Official transcripts from all graduate-level institutions at which the candidate studied and/or from which the candidate obtained a degree.Current curriculum vitae that includes evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, as well as courses developed and/or taught.Two letters of professional reference.Compensation$800 - $1040 per credit (contract) hour
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 5/24/2024.Questions about this position can be forwarded to Elizabeth.Harper@msmc.edu, Associate Professor of Biology – Division of Natural Sciences Program for the School of Art, Sciences, and Education. For information about Mount Saint Mary College, please visit www.msmc.edu. Mount Saint Mary College is an independent liberal arts college located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City, with a strong focus on preparing students for lifelong service. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty and staff. Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate in its employment, operations, programs, and services on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
