Adjunct Faculty: Coaching Leadership

Job Overview

Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach one course in the Coaching Leadership graduate program in the Spring 2026 semester: CLD 505-Sport Nutrition.  This course is delivered exclusively online in an asynchronous format and is part of the required curriculum for the Master’s in Coaching Leadership Program.  The course starts on January 5^th and ends April 30^th. Information about the Master’s in Coaching Leadership program and course descriptions can be found here: https://catalog.loras.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=14&poid=847&returnto=819

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University's mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Learning Management System, eLearn (Moodle).
• Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
• Employ a variety of teaching styles to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
• Provide feedback and grade assignments to students in a timely and thorough manner (within 24-48 hrs.).
• Outreach to students who are not submitting assignments, or showing other evidence of active engagement in the class.
• Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
• Establish digital office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
• Ability to legally work in the US. Applicants who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Nutrition, Physiology, Public Health, Dietetics or another relevant field is required. Coaching experience, and experience teaching online or in a hybrid format is also preferred.
• Student-centered approach and passion for teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

 Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences, Exercise Physiology/ Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or Public Health with a nutrition focus
• Teaching experience in an online setting at a higher education institution
• Experience with assessment of student learning
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology into classroom experiences
• Ability to use learning management systems effectively to teach, assess, and communicate with students

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.  For more information contact Dr. Elaina Biechler, Coaching Leadership Graduate Program Director, elaina.biechler@loras.edu, (563) 588-7020.

To apply, please go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ to upload your letter of application that explains your interest in and qualifications for the position, unofficial transcripts from advanced degree(s) awarded, curriculum vitae, as well as contact information for three professional references. The successful candidate will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.  Official transcripts will also be needed prior to the start of employment.

Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.