This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location- This role is based out of the North Campus, Edmonton, and teaches directly at Alberta International School of Recreation, Sport and Tourism of Beijing Sport University (AIS) in Hainan Province, China.

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR) currently has 5 full-time sessional teaching vacancies for 2026/2027 at the Alberta International School of Recreation, Sport and Tourism of Beijing Sport University (AIS) in Hainan Province, China. The Faculty of KSR is looking for a number of full time instructors to teach the following courses during the 2026/2027 School Year.

Term dates: Fall term starts in September with instruction completion prior to the University of Alberta Winter Closure. The Winter term (AIS refers to this as Spring term) begins in February.



Exact term start dates TBD- dates vary each year due to holidays and other events.

Courses
Fall 2026

Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being

Introduction to Sociology of Sport and Leisure in Canadian Society

Collaborative Skills and Processes for Community Recreation and Leisure

Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Organizations

Canadian History of Leisure, Sport, and Health

Program planning for Leisure

Adapted Physical Activity and Leisure for Diverse Populations

Introduction to the Profession of Coaching

Natural Area Tourism

Issues in Tourism Development

Advanced Analysis of Sport and Leisure Organizations

Physical Activities and the Aging Adult

Cultural Studies in Sport and Leisure

Communication Skills and Strategies in Sport and Physical Activity

Winter 2027

Introduction to the Management of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs

Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Marketing for Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Leisure and Human Behaviour

Recreation and Leisure Scholarship

Introduction to Outdoor Environmental Ed

Leisure Facilities: Planning and Management

Public Policy in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

Advanced Sociology of Sport and Leisure

Financial Management in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

Philosophies of Leisure

Please note that other courses in the areas of recreation, sport, and tourism may come available.

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