Adjunct Faculty - Sport Management

LASELL UNIVERSITY • Newton, MA

1d • $3,250 - $3,250 • Onsite

About The Position

Lasell University’s School of Business is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Sport Management courses. The program prepares students for careers in the sport industry through experiential learning, professional development, industry engagement, and career preparation. Faculty are expected to bring academic expertise and professional experience in the sport industry, create engaging and practical learning experiences, connect course content to current industry practices, and use relevant case studies and applied projects.

The openings are for scheduled, in-person undergraduate courses at Lasell University’s Newton, Massachusetts campus. Current openings include Spring 2027 sections of SMGT211 Sport & Society and SMGT304 Sport Information and Communications. The Sport & Society course explores sport’s relationship with social, cultural, economic, and political dynamics, including socialization, race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, diversity and inclusion, media and technology, commercialization, professionalization, and globalization. The Sport Information and Communications course covers communication and information management in the sport industry, including media relations, public relations, strategic messaging, digital and social media, statistical reporting, promotional materials, professional writing, crisis communication, and media management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Leadership, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to maintain an organized Canvas page and deliver engaging course material.
• Commitment to creating engaging, collaborative, and practical learning experiences.
• Ability to connect course content to current industry practices and incorporate relevant case studies and applied projects.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. preferred.
• Previous experience in the classroom or sport industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized Canvas page and deliver engaging course material.
• Provide instruction for all sessions of assigned courses using the college philosophy of connected learning.
• Provide students with a syllabus and course outline that clearly communicate course learning outcomes.
• Maintain weekly office hours and communicate with students in a timely manner by email and phone.
• Maintain accurate student progress and grade records and complete mid-semester and final grade reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level