Adjunct Faculty - Sport and Fitness Administration

Department
:
Health & Human Performance

Salary
: $4,500 per course

The University of Houston is inviting applications for non-tenure track, part-time, adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate courses in Sport and Fitness Administration, with preference to courses in Sociology of Sport, Sport Communication and/or Sport Facility and Event Management. Applicants must show evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the collegiate level.

The University of Houston is in the heart of downtown Houston, with direct access to many of the sporting events, venues, and contacts that make Houston a "Sport Mecca." We are looking for someone with sport industry experience as well as academic qualifications.

Candidates are expected to have or be willing to network with sport practitioners in the area to integrate within the courses for practical learning offerings.

• Teach courses in Sociology of Sport, Sport Communication and/or Sport Facility and Event Management.
• Foster relationships with local sport organizations for practical course content and assignment integration.
• Create syllabus.
• Select course material.
• Deliver content.
• Prepare assignments.
• Create and assess student learning objectives.
• Work and navigate CANVAS platforms.
• Teach in both online and face-to-face modalities.
• Work well with current SFA faculty and students.

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Sport Management from an accredited university.
• A strong record of quality teaching at the collegiate level (preferably 3+ years).
• 5+ years of direct sport industry experience at Manager level or above with prior network.
• Ability to teach both face-to-face and online modalities.
• Must be located in the Houston surrounding area.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.