Posting Details
Posting Summary
Internal Title
Teaching Associate - Exercise Science
Department
Kinesiology
Position Type
TFAC - Temporary Faculty
Full or Part Time
Basis
Job Details
Teaching Associate of Exercise Science
The Department of Kinesiology in the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance at Coastal Carolina University invites applications to establish a Teaching Associate pool for undergraduate instruction in Exercise and Sport Science. Teaching Associates are appointed on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis, with course assignments determined by departmental needs.
The primary instructional need is EXSS 122: Lifetime Fitness and Physical Activity; however, Teaching Associates may be assigned to teach other undergraduate Exercise and Sport Science courses based on qualifications, experience, and programmatic demand.
Responsibilities
· Teach undergraduate courses in Exercise and Sport Science.
· Deliver instruction using best practices aligned with departmental learning outcomes and university standards.
· Teach in classroom, laboratory, and/or activity-based settings as appropriate.
· Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
· Maintain course records and comply with all university, college, and departmental policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Exercise Science and/or Kinesiology.
Preferred Qualifications
· Teaching experience in higher education.
· Demonstrated commitment to current best practices in personal fitness and physical activity.
· Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE ).
· Experience teaching wellness or activity-based courses.
Required Application Materials
· Letter of application
· Curriculum vitae
· Names and contact information for three professional references
· Unofficial transcripts may be requested for candidates selected for interview. Candidates selected for appointment must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework.
Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121403 . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Dr. Justin Guilkey at jguilkey@coastal.edu.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field. A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Exercise Science and/or Kinesiology.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Additional comments regarding this position
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
TA00513P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
12/15/2026
Job Open Date
04/10/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121403
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference List
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
