Adjunct Faculty, Sport Business Management

Part-time adjunct faculty

Course Format:
Fully Online

Learning Management System:
Brightspace

The MBA program of Manhattanville University seeks an experienced Sport Business Management faculty member to teach graduate-level online course(s) in Sport Business Management. The faculty member will be responsible for reviewing, enhancing, and teaching an engaging, academically rigorous online course within the University's Brightspace learning management system. Each course is asynchronous and runs 7 weeks.

The ideal candidate will combine academic expertise in business and sport management with practical knowledge and experience within the contemporary sport industry.

• Dynamics of Sport Business
• Economic and Financial Aspects of Sports Management
• Sport Marketing
• Legal and Ethical Considerations in Sports

• None.

• Review the existing course structure, syllabus, learning objectives, readings, assignments, assessments, multimedia materials, and other instructional resources.
• Identify content that is outdated, redundant, or no longer aligned with current industry practices, academic standards, or program objectives.
• Update course content to incorporate current research, emerging trends, contemporary business practices, relevant technology, and real-world examples.
• Revise learning objectives, assignments, activities, assessments, and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Ensure alignment among course objectives, learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
• Enhance student engagement through appropriate discussion activities, case studies, applied projects, simulations, videos, and other interactive learning experiences.
• Ensure that course materials are appropriately organized and presented within the University's learning management system (LMS).
• Incorporate appropriate and responsible uses of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies where relevant to the course.
• Review course materials for accuracy, accessibility, clarity, consistency, and ease of navigation.
• Work with appropriate academic and instructional support staff as needed to ensure the course is ready for delivery.

• Teach the updated course in accordance with the approved academic calendar and University policies.
• Provide meaningful interaction and timely communication with students.
• Facilitate online discussions and other learning activities.
• Provide timely, substantive, and constructive feedback on student work.
• Assess student learning using established course criteria and grading standards.
• Maintain regular online presence and engagement appropriate to the course format.
• Monitor student participation and progress and communicate with students who may be experiencing academic difficulties.
• Maintain accurate grades and course records.
• Hold virtual office hours or otherwise provide reasonable opportunities for student consultation.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the course following each offering.
• Review student performance, feedback, and other available course data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Keep course content current with developments in the discipline and relevant professional practices

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Education:

Master's degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field; doctoral degree preferred.

• Demonstrated professional or academic expertise in sport business management or a related area.
• Experience teaching at the college or university level, preferably in graduate business education.
• Experience with online teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop graduate-level course materials and assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

$3,700-$4,000

Remote/ Online

Housing is not provided.

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

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