Adjunct Instructors of Physical Education Activity (PEA) Courses at Columbia College
The Division of Health Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for multiple, adjunct physical education activity (PEA) courses beginning August, 2026 for the fall semester. Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will be innovative in teaching while building collaborative relationships at the college.
The School of Health Sciences includes undergraduate majors in both the Allied Health Sciences as well as in the Natural Sciences. Exercise Science, Speech-Language Pathology, and Public Health are the current majors offered in Allied Health while Chemistry and Biology are majors that are currently offered through Natural Sciences. Faculty within the division are committed to collaborative undergraduate research and have been successful in obtaining outside funding to support these efforts. The College and Division are committed to social justice and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of underserved and marginalized populations. The academic programs housed in this Division rely on the convergence of scientific education, clinical application, and a strong liberal arts foundation. While PEA courses are required for some Allied Health majors, these courses are open to all Columbia College students.
This position is a part time, adjunct position. The courses meet 1-2 hours per week on campus. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in-person, in physical education activities including weight training, yoga, walking/jogging for fitness, or karate/self-defense. Other areas of physical education activities will be considered.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Certification or coaching experience in specific areas may be required. Some teaching experience is preferred. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications
To apply, a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file except for the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document):
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A cover letter describing teaching interests/experiences
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An up-to-date resume or curriculum vita
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Documentation of specific certification or experience, if relevant (examples – yoga teacher training, coaching)
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Names and contact information for three references, and
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Copies of academic transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Inquiries may be directed to the Allied Health Sciences Assistant Dean, Dr. Leigh Ann Spell at [email protected].
About Columbia College
Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. Today, Columbia College offers a personalized liberal arts education that is open and inclusive to all. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students’ capacity for critical thought and expression, lifelong learning, and acceptance of personal responsibility.
Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation, Commitment to Social Justice, Confidence through Service, and Competence in Leadership. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.
Columbia College encompasses the historic undergraduate day college as well as evening, online, and graduate programs. Total enrollment is approximately 1600. The College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.
