Contracted Faculty of Practice; Adjunct): Undergraduate and Graduate Sport Managmenet

Position Overview:

Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university.

With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

Undergraduate
KHS 360 Sociology of Sport and Exercise (3 credits)-This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge about a number of topics regarding the sociological aspects of sport and physical activity. This course engages the students on the impact of sport and exercise in our lives and to make them aware of the social processes which either influence the institution of sport or are influenced by the institution of sport.

Concepts covered will include: sport and exercise within and among societies and nations, social organizations, economics, education, the family unit, governments, religions, social differentiation (e.g., status, ethnicity, gender, age, careers, ethical), and social problems (e.g., honesty and violence).
KHS 395 Sport Management (3 credits)- Sport Management theories and practices will be examined using a multi-disciplinary approach. Topic areas to be examined include: organization and management, marketing and promotion, special event management, facility management and design, management forecasting, and career opportunities.
KHS 478 Intro to Sport Analytics and AI (3 credits)- This course will educate students on the utilization of AI technologies and data to make objective and measured decisions when it comes to managing athletes, fans, or entire sport-related organizations.
Graduate
KHS 515 Management and Leadership (3 credits)- Different theories of leadership and management styles are introduced and what their impact is on organizational structure, productivity, and decision making. Students will examine their individual management and leadership styles as they relate to sport management administration. This course will analyze how leadership is not only different from management but also more effective in today's workplace.
KHS 520 Sport Finance (3 credits)- The practical aspects of the strategic and operational roles of accounting and finance are explored, including applications of strategic planning, budgeting, financial performance, and fiscal and ethical responsibility in a sport management setting.
KHS 535 Sports Marketing (3 credits)- This course will examine the application of marketing principles in the sport industry. Elements of corporate partnerships related to sport marketing will also be explored along with business strategies of sponsor ships, branding, promotions, and event marketing.

TBD on course;
Spring semester dates are 1/11/2027- 5/5/2027

3 credits per course

$800 per credit (Undergraduate); $1,000 per credit (Graduate)

Undergraduate and Graduate Sport Management Program;
College of Health Science and Kinesiology

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and…