University of Pittsburgh School of Education 

Part-time Faculty Position 

Position: Part-time instructor

Appointment: Part-time instructor for Fall 2024

Description: The Department of Health and Human Development in The School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a part-time instructor to teach two sections of HHD 1179 Advanced Principles of Strength Conditioning. We seek an individual dedicated to advancing equity and justice through excellence in teaching and committed to practice and engagement with individuals who desire to advance professionally in the field of strength and conditioning.

The candidate is expected to expand beyond basic principles of strength conditioning as covered by the American College of Sports Medicine accreditation competencies and National Strength conditioning objectives. Students should experience hands on training and application of evidence-based approaches and current training practices that will enhance preparation for competitive clinical internship experiences or graduate programs. The candidate would teach in a vibrant community in the School of Education, at a time of great excitement, synergy, momentum, and action, particularly in relation to our explicit commitment to education equity and justice. We value collaborative work that is not constrained by rigid boundaries, but that is committed to the interconnections of equity and justice among departments, centers, and institutes in the School of Education and with the many partners at the university, and in various regional, national, and global communities. The School’s mission/vision can be found at the following link: https://www.education.pitt.edu/about/equity-and-justice. 

The position reports to the Chair of the department. Hiring is on a single-semester basis dependent on school needs. Part-time instructors must facilitate an environment where active learning is encouraged and where students and instructors collaboratively learn and develop knowledge of course materials.  Professional responsibilities of a part-time instructor include, but are not limited to, the following: teaching a course(s), preparing appropriate course materials, and maintaining a professional educational environment. The syllabus must include all policies and aspects of the course(s). Part-time instructors are required to maintain one scheduled office hour per week per course.

Curriculum responsibilities include designing, developing, writing, and revising course curricula and syllabi, assisting with ensuring intellectual integrity of curriculum and syllabi, and ensuring that all courses taught follow standard syllabus format. 

Salary and Rank: 

The pay for teaching a 3-credit course is $7,500.00 ($2,500.00/credit), paid in 4 payments on the last working day of each month of the term. Part-time faculty will have access to our Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, University email, faculty resources on the Pitt portal, and the university libraries.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

1. Earned graduate degree in Exercise Science, Athletic training, or a closely related field; 

2. Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice

3. Proven excellence in university-level coaching

Application Process:

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, please submit an application and curriculum vitae. Submit materials online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/. 

For questions about the position or School of Education, email Dr. Betsy Nagle at nagle@pitt.edu or Dr. Kelli Davis at kelli.davis@pitt.edu.