Adjunct Faculty- Center for Professional Education
Job Description: Adjunct Faculty – Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness (PES 5051) Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Center for Professional Education Seattle Pacific University's Center for Professional Education (CPE) seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach PES 5051: Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness, the foundational course in SPU's Health Fitness Add-On Endorsement program. This course is delivered in a remote, asynchronous format through Canvas, allowing students to complete coursework in a self-paced learning environment. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Employee must reside/work in the State of Washington. Course Responsibilities Adjunct faculty are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are responsible for: Maintaining and updating course syllabi and instructional materials using current best practices Facilitating student learning in an online environment Monitoring student progress and providing timely feedback Grading assignments and assessments Responding to student questions and providing instructional support Supporting student success throughout the duration of the course
Qualifications
Required qualifications include: Master's degree in Physical Education, Health Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field Current or retired Physical Education teacher Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Physical Education endorsement/certification Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional practices in health and fitness education Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU’s mission; alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community
Compensation
Compensation is $225 per student registration. Application Information Questions regarding the adjunct hiring process may be directed to: Jenn Brown Associate Director, Center for Professional Education [email protected] Additional Information: Please complete the adjunct faculty application through Workday and be prepared to upload a resume/CV and cover letter.