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Frostburg State University (FSU), Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Management, has an immediate opening for a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach RECR 610 Sport Coaching Pedagogy. This is a seven-week, fully online asynchronous graduate course.

Responsibilities:

RECR 610 focuses on the pedagogical and evidence-based principles that underpin how coaches facilitate athlete learning and development. Course content is centered on how to apply coaching theory to coaching practice, including but not limited to athlete-centered coaching, skill acquisition and motor learning, the constraints-led approach, Teaching Games for Understanding, positive youth development, coach-athlete relationships, practice design, assessment and feedback, and reflective coaching practice. Assignments throughout the course should allow students to connect pedagogical concepts to their coaching practice(s) and work toward establishing an evidence-informed coaching philosophy.

The ideal instructor will be able to create and/or present asynchronous content that engages students in learning and discussion, respond to students in a timely manner, and grade graduate-level student work. Equally important, the instructor will be able to guide students in making the connection between coaching theory and practice, with a primary focus on how to best design effective learning environments and developmentally appropriate practice experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• A relevant master’s degree in sport coaching, coaching education, sport pedagogy, kinesiology, physical education, sport psychology, motor learning, or a closely related field; doctoral degree or ABD preferred.

Experience

• Three years or more in coaching practice, educating coaches, and/or teaching coaching-related courses in the higher education setting; combination of all three preferred.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with contemporary coaching approaches.

• Knowledge of applied learning approaches (e.g., applying scholarly concepts to real-world coaching practice).

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

To Apply: If you wish to apply, please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers

Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae; 2) Letter of Interest; 3) names and contact information for two professional references; and 4) unofficial graduate transcripts.

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FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.  FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.  Please notify us in advance. 

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