Sport Management Asst. Prof.: Innovative Teaching & Industry Engagement

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis University in the Chicago area invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice in Sport Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Sport Management courses across traditional, online, and hybrid formats, advise students, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities.

Sixteen or more hours of teaching annually, engagement with industry partners, and ongoing scholarly activity are expected

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience within the sport management industry.
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and asynchronous learning environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to student success, diversity, equity, inclusion, and working with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Sport Management courses in various modalities.
• Deliver instruction aligned with student learning outcomes and AACSB standards.
• Maintain a twenty-four credit-hour teaching load per academic year.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, and Blackboard shells.
• Utilize effective instructional practices and technology to enhance learning.
• Assess student learning and participate in program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Advise undergraduate students regarding degree progression and mentor students on development.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation activities, and strategic planning.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, alumni, industry professionals, and community partners.

Job description

Lewis University in the Chicago area invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice in Sport Management at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Sport Management courses across traditional, online, and hybrid formats, advise students, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities.

Sixteen or more hours of teaching annually, engagement with industry partners, and ongoing scholarly activity are expected