Part Time Sports Management Instructor

Overview

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is currently accepting applications for Part-Time Business Instructors specializing in Sports Management. This position is ideal for a knowledgeable and passionate educator with expertise in both traditional sports management and the rapidly growing field of esports. The instructor will deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction while contributing to the development of innovative curriculum that reflects current trends in the sports industry.

Successful candidates will teach primarily on-campus Business (BMG) credit courses for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester.

• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) using appropriate learning experiences and materials to meet course objectives and program goals.
• Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement.
• Evaluate student progress through day-to-day evaluation, examinations, and overall observation.
• Grade assignments to promote student growth, return graded work promptly, and assign final grades in accordance with institutional deadlines.
• Support student success through guidance, advising, and assistance as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, and program evaluation/revision.
• Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
• Maintain professional knowledge and comply with training requirements.
• Develop instructional materials aligned with industry standards and program learning outcomes; incorporate real-world examples and current market trends.
• Stay informed on current industry trends in both professional sports and esports, including league structures, digital platforms, and revenue models.
• Utilize learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and relevant software to support student learning and professional environments.
• Collaborate with faculty to create opportunities for experiential learning (simulations, case studies, events, etc.).
• Evaluate student learning through diverse assessments and provide timely feedback.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment and mentor students pursuing careers in sports and esports.
• Engage in continuous professional development related to sports business, esports management, teaching methodologies, and instructional technology.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support teaching and institutional responsibilities in line with ethical and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.

Minimum Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



• Master’s degree in sports management, business administration, entertainment management, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree may be considered with substantial professional experience.

• Two (2) years related work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools, evaluate AI content, maintain confidentiality, exercise professional and academic judgment, and uphold ethical standards.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:



• Recent, successful post-secondary teaching experience in Business courses.

• Teaching experience in an academic or professional training environment.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $69.66

Publicly available compensation information can be found:
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• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
• Retirement options and flexible schedules
• Discounts at WCC Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more

Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per-course basis. Courses may be taught online or on-campus.

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. For Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements, please refer to the college website.