Adjunct Faculty, 26/FA, KINES 420-01
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: 2026-05-11
Deadline:
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.
Qualifications:
Legal Aspects of Sport provides each student with a broad analysis of the United States' legal system and the major cases and laws that make up the legal aspects of sport, recreation, and physical activity. Particular attention will be paid to proactive risk management strategies for teachers, coaches, and administrators that will minimize their organizations' legal liability. Topics include: an overview of the legal system, negligence, intentional torts, risk management, contracts, constitutional law, federal statutes and discrimination, and intellectual property law.
This course will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Fall term on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:50 - 11:30 am.
In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field and have a recent publication record in the field, or a Master's degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field and have at least five years of current, relevant professional experience. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the graduate level as evidenced by recent course evaluations is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable supporting and working in a multi-cultural environment. Preference will be given to those who have taught the course or KINES 108.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary range for this position is $7,447 - 10,308 (3 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/186523

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