Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Kinesiology (KINES 605) Philosophical Basis of Kinesiology
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Oct 30, 2024
Deadline: Nov 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Overview
Saint Mary's College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct faculty member to teach the elective course KINES 605: Philosophical Basis of Kinesiology in the Graduate Kinesiology Program in Spring 2025. Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm.
The Master of Arts in Kinesiology program at Saint Mary's College focuses on the study of human beings engaged in physical activity. It is designed to ensure that graduate students are exposed to the breadth and depth of classical and contemporary knowledge in the component areas of the field while taking advantage of the finest things about Saint Mary's College (e.g., an interest in the student as a person and an emphasis on shared inquiry and critical thinking). Students select a concentration that fits best with their personal and professional goals: Sport Studies, Sport Management, or Fitness Management, and typically complete the program in 14 to 26 months.
Consistent with Saint Mary's College's commitment to inclusive excellence, the Kinesiology Department strives to be an inclusive community that fosters respect and belonging for faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and identities. We seek an applicant who can engage, advocate for, and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups.
Course Description
KIN 605 - Philosophical Basis of Kinesiology Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the basic foundations of philosophy as they relate to the sport and physical activity domain. The course is designed to promote an understanding of the nature of philosophy and the major schools of philosophical thought. Topics include: The importance of philosophy to physical education and athletics; various teaching and coaching philosophies; ethical issues in sport and physical activity (e.g. drug use); and close examinations of contemporary social issues associated with race, ethnicity, and gender.
Student Learning Objectives:
1. Examine how cultural ideas about/toward bodies changed or remained the same across historical time periods.
2. Analyze how identity (based on race, ethnicity, gender, size) informs cultural ideas about bodies, especially as those bodies move.
3. Identify examples when individuals or groups have resisted or challenged dominant cultural ideas about their bodies.
4. Identify and develop one's own life philosophy and philosophy regarding moving bodies.
5. Identify one's vision for a “good life”, including how making ethical decisions as a professional will play a part in it.
Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Kinesiology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching in higher education in Kinesiology or related field.

Candidates must reside in California.
Salary: $7,447-$10,308 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/156540

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