The College of
Micronesia-FSM is accepting applications for the position of:
Chair
Division of Exercise Sport Science
The
Division of Exercise Sport Science plans to offers courses in fitness,
wellness, volleyball, basketball, softball, first aid/CPR, and
recreational
sports. The ideal candidate should be prepared
to develop curricula using student learning outcomes based outlines and
then teach a selection of these courses. The candidate will also be
responsible for course registration, scheduling, and performance based
budgeting for the division. The program is new and the courses will
require promotion and internal marketing. This position reports
to the
Director of Academic Programs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Master’s degree in physical education or equivalent
field.
- Primary interest in and firm commitment to the teaching/learning
process in the two-year college.
- Experience in instructional design, and new course and program
development based on measurable student learning outcomes.
- Experience in adapting courses to students with different
abilities, physical, or medical challenges; in developing adaptive
fitness courses.
- Ability to work effectively with Pacific island minority
students; colleagues, and staff.
- Overseas teaching experience a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Teach
14-15 contact-hour course load each semester in physical education,
some of which may be at night and off-campus.
- Work
3-4 hours per week with the college’s recreation program.
- Fulfill
other faculty responsibilities such as committee work, academic
advisement, developing outlines, registration, division planning,
performance based budget
development, and
assessment including program level student learning outcomes assessment.
- Perform
other duties as assigned by the Division of Academic Programs or the
Vice President for Instructional Affairs.
- Adhere
to the policies and procedures of the College of Micronesia-FSM.
This three year initial contract is available beginning August
2004. This position is currently the chair and only faculty
member of the division at this time.
For more
information about College of Micronesia-FSM visit our web site at http://www.comfsm.fm. The College of
Micronesia-FSM is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.