Part Time Faculty, Sports & Health Sciences

American Military University

Part-time faculty teaching online courses in Sports & Health Sciences at American Public University System. Engaging students and facilitating high-quality online learning experiences.

Posted 7/2/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in online teaching and student engagement, with a strong foundation in the Community of Inquiry Framework. Holds advanced degrees and relevant certifications, ensuring a commitment to excellence in health and fitness education.

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Master's Degree In Sport And Health ScienceOnline Teaching ExperienceCommunity Of Inquiry FrameworkACSM Certified Clinical Exercise SpecialistRecord Of Excellence In Teaching

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Soft Skills

Teaching ExcellenceEffective FeedbackClassroom Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise SpecialistACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness TrainerACSM Registered Clinical Exercise PhysiologistNational Strength And Conditioning Association TSAC-FNational Strength And Conditioning Association CSCS

Industry Keywords

HealthFitnessWellnessAthletic CoachingProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teaching excellence.
Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement activities.
Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
Support APUS initiatives and departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Sport and Health Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
Doctoral degree is preferred.
Ten or more years of experience in a health, fitness, wellness or athletic coaching field is preferred.
Three or more years of college-level online teaching experience is preferred.
Record of excellence in teaching.
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist SM ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer SM ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® National Strength and Conditioning Association TSAC-F National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding our faculty benefits may be found here: https://www.apus.edu/about/careers/faculty