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.