Adjunct Faculty- Center for Professional Education

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty – Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness (PES 5051)

Who We Are
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.

Center for Professional Education
Seattle Pacific University's Center for Professional Education (CPE) seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach PES 5051: Foundations and Methods of Teaching Health Fitness, the foundational course in SPU's Health Fitness Add-On Endorsement program.

This course is delivered in a remote, asynchronous format through Canvas, allowing students to complete coursework in a self-paced learning environment. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Employee must reside/work in the State of Washington.

Course Responsibilities
Adjunct faculty are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are responsible for:
Maintaining and updating course syllabi and instructional materials using current best practices
Facilitating student learning in an online environment
Monitoring student progress and providing timely feedback
Grading assignments and assessments
Responding to student questions and providing instructional support
Supporting student success throughout the duration of the course

Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
Master's degree in Physical Education, Health Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field
Current or retired Physical Education teacher
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Physical Education endorsement/certification
Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional practices in health and fitness education
Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU’s mission; alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community

Compensation
Compensation is $225 per student registration.

Application Information
Questions regarding the adjunct hiring process may be directed to:

Jenn Brown
Associate Director, Center for Professional Education
wilsonj17@spu.edu

Additional Information:

Please complete the adjunct faculty application through Workday and be prepared to upload a resume/CV and cover letter.