Instructor, Kinesiology

Job title:

Instructor, Kinesiology

Company

Vancouver Island University

Job description

Duties:The Kinesiology program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. The department has several openings for sessional instructors in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The openings include:Fall 2025:
KIN 192C – Special Activities in Kinesiology: Group Fitness
KIN 192D – Special Activities in Kinesiology: Physical Activity and Nature
KIN 202 – Introduction to Motor Learning and Control (2 sections)
KIN 492D – Special Topics in Kinesiology: Women’s Health Across the LifespanSpring 2026:
KIN 135 – Yoga
KIN 292B – Introductory Special Topics in Kinesiology: Introduction to Ergonomics
KIN 352 – Nutrition for Health and Sport
KIN 492E – Special Topics in Kinesiology: Active RehabilitationThe department is searching for dynamic faculty members who are committed to teaching and learning excellence with a strong interest in student engagement and success.Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.Required Qualifications:

• For 100 level courses, a minimum bachelor’s degree in a Kinesiology-related field from an appropriately accredited institution or equivalent education and activity related experience.
• For 200 to 400 level courses, a minimum Masters (PhD preferred) in a Kinesiology-related field from an appropriately accredited institution or equivalent education and professional experience.
• Evidence of an ability to be responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to function effectively in-person and virtually, in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For 100 level courses, relevant certifications from accredited training body, instructional experience in the activity and/or a combination of both.
• For 200-400 level course, demonstrated flexibility in course design including online and blended delivery, demonstrated proficiency in post-secondary teaching.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Expected salary

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Job date

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:08:58 GMT

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