Adjunct Faculty - SML

CP11 University of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 3,100 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Durham seeks in-person adjunct faculty to deliver undergraduate courses for Spring 2027. Courses include SML 565 Principles of Coaching, SML 631 Sport Media Production, SML 738 Sport Finance, and SML 740 Athletic Administration.

Responsibilities center on instruction and student support, with emphasis on course objectives, learning outcomes, and timely feedback. Master’s degree and college teaching experience required; professional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Business, or closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience is required.
• Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate course(s) in the Sport Management and Leadership program, delivering content aligned with outcomes.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback and academic support.

Skills

College teaching experience

Strong subject knowledge

Effective communication

Instructional technology

Education

Master’s degree in Sport Management/related field

Job description

The Sport Management and Leadership program within the Department of Kinesiology is seeking in person adjunct faculty members to teach undergraduate courses during Spring 2027.

Courses

• SML 565 Principles of Coaching
• SML 631 Sport Media Production
• SML 738 Sport Finance
• SML 740 Athletic Administration

Adjunct faculty members will be responsible for delivering course content, facilitating student learning, assessing student performance, and providing appropriate academic support in accordance with established course objectives and program expectations. The scope of responsibility is limited primarily to instruction and student support associated with the assigned course(s).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Course Instruction – 80% Teach assigned undergraduate course(s) in the Sport Management and Leadership program, which may include Sport Finance, Sport Media Production, Principles of Coaching and Athletic Administration. Prepare and deliver course content consistent with established course objectives and learning outcomes. Develop and manage course materials, assignments, assessments, and other learning activities.
• Student Assessment and Support – 20% Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on assignments, examinations, and other course requirements. Communicate course expectations clearly and provide reasonable academic support to students enrolled in the course.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Business, or a closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience relevant to the course(s) to be taught is required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of the subject matter relevant to the assigned course(s).
  • Ability to effectively teach and communicate course content to undergraduate students.
  • Ability to develop and deliver organized, engaging, and academically appropriate course materials and learning activities.
  • Ability to assess student learning and provide clear and timely feedback.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems to support course delivery.
• Preferred Qualifications: Relevant professional or sport industry experience is preferred.

Compensation Pay Range: 1-2 credit courses $3,100 3-4 credit courses $6,100

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.

UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains.

There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer.

The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above.

Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham Salary Grade: Period Activity

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.