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The Department of Health Sciences & Nursing at Rider University seeks adjunct instructors in the Health Sciences for the Spring semester beginning January 27, 2025. Positions are available to teach lecture and laboratory components of a Kinesiology (Biomechanics, or a closely related discipline) course as well as an Introduction to Epidemiology course (lectures only).

• Master’s degree in a related field and/or relevant experience in this subject area.
• Prospective candidates must have demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and demonstrated expertise in their field of study. 
• The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student focused pedagogy in order to engage students in the learning process.
• For Kinesiology/Biomechanics: Ability to teach lectures on TTh 9:45 – 11:15 AM and a laboratory on Th 1:10 – 4:10 PM.
• For Introduction to Epidemiology: Ability to teach Wed 630-9:30PM.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required 

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H.)
• Demonstrated previous experience designing, teaching, and implementing in-person courses in their area of study.

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