Adjunct Faculty – Sport Management

Rider-University; Lawrenceville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Rider University’s Department of Marketing & Management seeks an adjunct instructor of Sport Management for the Spring 2027 term. Courses include Introduction to the Business of Sports, Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Economics of Sports, Business of Global Sport, and Sports Analytics, with in-person or hybrid delivery on campus.

The instructor for Sports Analytics will teach on Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm in hybrid format, with some online sessions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Sport Management or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Strong knowledge of sport management principles and contemporary issues.
• Commitment to student success in academic achievement and career development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Background and/or DMV checks required.
• Professional experience in sport management or related field.
• Experience applying sports analytics concepts in organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sport Management courses (e.g., Introduction to the Business of Sports, Contemporary Issues in Sport Management).
• Deliver Sports Analytics course with hybrid/in-person sessions.
• Support student success and career development through mentorship and feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student development focus

Background checks

Education

Master’s degree in Sport Management or related field

Equivalent professional experience in sport management

Job description

The Department of Marketing & Management at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Sport Management for the Spring semester beginning January 2027. This position is to teach Sport Management courses such as Introduction to the Business of Sports, Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Economics of Sports, Business of Global Sport, Sports Analytics, and more. Successful applicants must be able to teach courses in person on the Rider campus; some classes are fully in-person and others are hybrid, with some in-person sessions required.

Of immediate need is an instructor for Sports Analytics. This course addresses the theory, development, and application of analytics in sports. Analytics refers to the use of statistical techniques and visualizations to measure performance and make decisions. Students will learn about the application of analytics in sports for purposes of strategy, player performance, team management, sports operations and fantasy competitions.

The Spring 2027 section of Sports Analytics will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm in hybrid format with the option for some online sessions.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

• A Master’s Degree or higher in Sport Management or closely related field, or equivalent professional experience in the sport management field.
• Demonstrated ability and experience teaching at the college level.
• Strong knowledge of sport management principles, practices, and contemporary issues in the sports industry.
• Commitment to fostering student success in both academic achievement and career development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

• Professional experience in sport management or a related field.
• Experience applying sports analytics principles within professional, collegiate, or amateur sport organization, sports media, or sports technology companies.