Part-Time, Asynchronous Instruction - Understanding Mental Health in Athletics - PED 6710

Vermont State University seeks a part-time faculty member/instructor to teach a 3-credit course during the Fall 2025 semester, PED-6710, Understanding Mental Health in Athletics. The course will be taught asynchronously online using Canvas. Adherence to the VTSU online template format is required.

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

POSITION: Part-Time, Asynchronous Instruction for Fall 2025 Semester 

RESPONSIBILITIES: VTSU uses Canvas and provides a generic course template for all courses. The instructor is responsible for adding course outcomes, course-appropriate academic materials, and discussion and assignment details that support the course description.  Additionally, VTSU online instructors are obligated to adhere to VTSU online standards that address instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.

Course No & Name: PED-6710, Understanding Mental Health in Athletics
Credits: 3
Course description:  This course explores the various factors affecting the mental health of student-athletes and other stakeholders within interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic organizations.  Factors such as the sport setting, physical injuries, current topics, and existing mental health systems, among others, will be examined.  Basic design and implementation of mental health support programs will be discussed.     

Minimum Qualifications:
 - A Master’s degree in a relevant field, Doctorate preferred
 - Relevant field experience amounting to no less than five years

Candidates should submit a resume/CV and a cover letter.  An academic transcript for highest degree received must be received before an offer of employment can be made.

The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.