Adjunct Faculty / Physical Education

Category : : Adjunct Positions - Teaching Faculty

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Department : : Health, Human Performance & Physical Education / School of HSW

Locations : : Valhalla, NY

Posted : : Oct 24, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Credit Adjunct

Ref. No. : : AFPE102425

Position ID : : 194189

About Westchester Community College :

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description :

The Department of Health, Human Performance, & Physical Education is seeking energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty members to teach Physical Education Courses to students. The incumbent will provide instruction in Physical Education Activity courses such as Beginning Tennis-Badminton, Fitness-Soccer, Fitness-Volleyball, Fitness-Golf, Fitness-Basketball, Intro to PE Activities, and Exercise & Conditioning, as well as the lecture course Health & Fitness for Life.

Requirements :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Physical Education from a recognized college or university, plus one year of experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required; the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention, is required.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : At least 1 year of teaching experience, Brightspace experience, 5+ years actively working in the field, and certifications in First Aid / CPR / AED are strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

SALARY & BENEFITS : $ 93.84 per hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions :

TO APPLY : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.