What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Health Sciences-Exercise & Fitness position at The University of Bridgeport?
The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The School of Health Professions in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport, CT) invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor Health Sciences-Exercise & Fitness faculty to begin in the spring of 2026.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Teach courses in biomechanics, strength & conditioning, personal training, fitness assessment, and other exercise science subjects as needed.
- Under general supervision, the adjunct professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in the Exercise & Fitness concentration in an on-campus setting.
- Support the mission of the department and college to promote student learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, faculty scholarship, professional development, and service to the college
Other Functions:
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
- Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
- Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
- Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
- The appointee must have earned a Master's Degree in exercise science, human performance, kinesiology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment period.
- Previous teaching experience and industry-relevant professional certifications (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or NASM) are required.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required.
Special Requirements:
- N/A
(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)