Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Adjunct

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri-County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

Tri-County Technical College seeks collaborative, energetic, and innovative Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Adjunct Instructors. Reporting to Department Head of Comprehensive Studies, the successful candidates will teach courses using systematically planned and delivered instruction for the program; maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.

This course, SFT 109, introduces students to the theory and principles upon which the concepts of lifetime fitness and wellness are based.

Topics covered include physical fitness & wellness, nutrition for wellness, weight management, preventing sexually transmitted infections, exercise programming, addictive behavior, behavior modification, stress management, and disease-prevention (amongst others). The course includes lecture time and a lab component that requires students to participate in health-enhancing physical activity outside the classroom.

We are seeking an instructor to teach lecture sections on the Pendleton Campus. This role would collaborate with the lab instructor.

The 2027 Spring Semester begins January 4th with classes beginning on January 11th.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Master's in Education or Health Education with an emphasis on fitness and wellness or physical education or a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a Master's Degree in an education or health-related field.
• Must be physically able to lead and participate in health-enhancing physical activity and exercise with students to teach lab sections.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary school. Experience working with at-risk students and students from diverse backgrounds. Experience teaching physical fitness to students at the two-year community college preferred.

Additional Comments

About Us
Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina.

Our Vision
Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.

Our Mission
Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.

Our Values
Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.
Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness, and understanding.
Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.
Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.
Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees, and our community.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.

Tri-County Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V).

It is the policy of Tri-County Technical College in accordance with applicable laws to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Tri-County Technical College is a tobacco-free institution.