Teaching Associate of Physical Activity and Lifetime Skills The Department of Kinesiology in the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance at Coastal Carolina University invites applications to establish a Teaching Associate pool to support undergraduate instruction in Physical Activity and Lifetime Skills (PALS) courses. Appointments are made on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis, with course assignments based on departmental needs and candidate qualifications. PALS courses are activity-based offerings designed to promote lifelong physical activity, wellness, and skill development. Courses may include a variety of 1-credit activity courses such as fitness walking, group fitness, yoga, strength training, pickleball, and lifeguarding. Course offerings vary by semester. A complete list of PALS courses is available in the Coastal Carolina University course catalog: Responsibilities - Teach undergraduate PALS courses using effective, student-centered instructional practices. - Provide instruction in classroom, laboratory, and/or activity-based settings, as appropriate. - Assess student learning and maintain accurate course records. - Comply with all university, college, and departmental policies. Minimum Qualifications - Applicants must meet one of the following: - Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant discipline; or - Bachelor’s degree with appropriate alternative qualifications, as approved by the department. - Alternative qualifications may include, but are not limited to, relevant coursework or training; professional certifications or licensure; documented excellence in teaching; and/or relevant professional or applied work experience. Candidates relying on alternative qualifications must submit documentation for review by the Department Chair. Preferred Qualifications - Teaching or instructional experience. - Certifications relevant to physical activity, fitness, sport, wellness, or lifetime skills programming. - Professional experience aligned with assigned course offerings. Required Application Materials - Letter of application - Curriculum vitae - Names and contact information for three professional references - Documentation of alternative qualifications, if applicable - Unofficial transcripts of all higher-education coursework may be requested for candidates selected for interview. Candidates selected for appointment must provide official transcripts of all applicable coursework. Applications must be submitted electronically at: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/ AA employer. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Additional comments regarding this position Posting Detail Information Posting Number TA 00512 P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 12/15/2026 Job Open Date 04/09/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes