Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health Sciences, Exercise Science

Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health Sciences, Exercise Science

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

POS-024

Division

Academic and Student Affairs

Department

ASA-Allied Health Sciences

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description Summary

The College of Health & Human Services at Shawnee State University seeks qualified individuals to serve as Part-time Faculty (Adjunct) in the Department of Allied Health Science for the Exercise Science program.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Interested candidates must apply online to this posting (only online applications will be accepted).

Complete your application by clicking Apply for this Job and include

• A cover letter addressed to Keenan Perry, Program Coordinator, College of Health and Human Services, at kperry@shawnee.edu, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position;
• Your resume/curriculum vitae (including relevant professional experience);
• An unofficial transcript indicating the highest degree attained

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching lecture and laboratory demonstration of their instructional abilities.

Specific questions regarding courses may be directed to Keenan Perry at 740-351-3618.

The stipend is based on contact hours according to the highest degree held, per the Adjunct Handbook (Download PDF reader). Adjunct faculty at SSU are eligible for tuition waivers, Adjunct Tuition (Download PDF reader), and enjoy professional development opportunities, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. They and their family (children 14 years and up) also have free access to the athletic facility.

Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. A background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to the Dean's Office, College of Health and Human Services at 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Note to Applicants: This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the enrollment needs of the department, and as such, is filled on an as-needed/ongoing basis every semester.

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status.

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills
• Ability to use technology in teaching
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in exercise science or healthcare related field
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Masters Degree

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Shawnee State University (OH)

Address 940 Second St.

Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662

Phone 740-351-3420

Website https://www.shawnee.edu/human-resources/about.html