Job Details
Job Title: PT Faculty - Sport Mgmt Wellness & Phys Education (POOL)
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 278937
About Us
Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is…
committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.
Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.
At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.
The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.
Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary
The Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education (SWP) in the College of Education (COE) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in our programs. These positions may be available on a semester-by-semester basis. The Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education prepares exemplary practitioners who make meaningful contributions to the community and lives of the individuals they work with.
Faculty in our programs provide innovative instruction in the following areas: Sport Management: The program remains responsive to the evolving sport industry by ensuring that instruction stays relevant. Faculty are dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice through education, research, and collaboration with industry organizations. Health and Community Wellness: BS in Health and Community Wellness: The program prepares professional candidates for employment in a variety of settings to promote health and wellness. Through program courses and experiential learning experiences, students will learn to help people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors to minimize health risks and improve overall wellness. Students have the option of taking 15 credit hours of electives or choosing an approved minor. Students also have the option to choose 1 of 4 professional tracks: Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Dietetics. MS in Integrative Health and Wellness: This program prepares students to become health and wellness professionals, with an emphasis in the area of health and wellness coaching. Students will gain the health promotion and behavior change knowledge and skills necessary to help clients explore their health, as well as the barriers and facilitators of their health behaviors. Students will learn to identify risk factors for chronic diseases and apply integrative, evidence-based approaches in health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle medicine.
The program engages students in learning behavior change strategies to empower individuals from all walks of life to promote positive, multidimensional behavior change using psychosocial approaches such as mindfulness and self-compassion. This program is an approved training program for the NBHWC boardcertified Health and Wellness Coach credential. Physical Education: The program prepares candidates for initial certification in health and physical education at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, emphasizing content and skills to promote physically active, healthy lifestyles among P-12 students. The MEd in Physical Education allows current K-12 school faculty members to not only become emerging experts in the field, but to earn an advanced degree in their content area. This master's degree will support current K-12 practitioners through a 100% online program delivery, providing opportunities for them to work full- or part-time while continuing their education.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate may assume a range of responsibilities including (1) teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, with an emphasis on high quality face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online instruction; (2) supervising students in field experiences in various school settings; and (3) working collaboratively with faculty in the College of Education.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree.
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in one of these areas (i.e. Sport Management, Wellness, or Physical Education) is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate/PhD
Industry experience. Higher education experience teaching in a fully online or hybrid environment. Familiarity and experience with practitioner certification requirements in Georgia and nationally as applicable. Knowledge of national accreditation standards as applicable.
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
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