• Adjuncts- Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness

    Utica University (Utica, NY)


    Position Information

    **Job Title** Adjuncts- Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness

    **Posting Number** F00807

    **Position Type** Faculty - Non-Tenure Track

    **Unionized Position Code** Not applicable

    **Hours/Schedule** Determined by Department Chair

    **Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

    **Date Position Available** 01/12/2026

    **Posted Salary** $1,746.24 for Masters prepared or $1,627.92 for Bachelor's prepared

    **FLSA Status** Exempt

    **Benefits Eligible** No

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    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Utica University is currently accepting applications for adjunct instructors to teach on ground in all disciplines to support programmatic and enrollment growth. There is an immediate need to hire for the Spring 2026 semester for the Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Department.

     

    **Location** Utica, NY

    Application Deadline

    *Full consideration by*:

    **Open Until Filled** No

    Major Responsibilities

    Utica University has an immediate need for Adjunct Lecturers to teach the following courses for the Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness Department during the Spring 2026 semester.

    Adjunct Lecturer of Physical Education, Exercise & Wellness:

    + **PXW** **107: Racquet Sports:** This course provides a comprehensive introduction to racquet sports, focusing on the fundamental principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

    Supervises

    **Education Required** Master's

    Certification Required

    Education & Experience Qualifications

    + Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Human Physiology, or a related field

    + Three (3) years of clinical and/or academic experience.

    + Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Physiology, or Physical therapy, preferred.

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

    + Experience teaching and supervising students, in an accredited higher education institution, in practical laboratory settings. This should include at least one or more of the following; laboratory topics: anatomy, kinesiology, fitness testing, body composition, fitness prescription, metabolic cart/VO2max testing, electrocardiogram (ECG), and graded exercise testing (GXT).

    + Current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

    Applicant Documents Instructions

    Applicants must apply to the Adjunct Portal. To apply please use the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/adjunct.cfm and click on “APPLY NOW”

     

    Reference letters will be solicited

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

     

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

     

    Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

    independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

    University study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

     

    seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

     

    veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to

     

    welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

     

    professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    3. HigherEdJobs.com

    4. InsideHigherEd.com

    5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    6. Ithaca Journal

    7. Personal Referral

    8. Utica University Website

    9. Albany Times Union

    10. Binghamton Press & Sun

    11. careerbuilders.com

    12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    14. Elmira Star Gazette

    15. Utica University Online Employment Website

    16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    18. Indeed.com

    19. Current Utica University Employee

    20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

    21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    22. Twitter

    23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

    24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

    28. Facebook

    29. Job Fair

    30. Search Firm

    31. NCAA

    32. PRISM Network

    33. HBCU Connect

    34. DiverseJobs

    35. Other

    36. Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

     

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