Assistant Educator of Sport Management in the Department of Sport and Leadership Studies

Educate Kansas•Wichita, KS

65d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sport and Leadership Studies housed in the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University invites applications for a full-time position to teach undergraduate and graduate students within its Sport Management degree programs (B.A. and M.Ed.). The Assistant Educator is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position that will teach, advise, mentor and recruit undergraduate and graduate students to the departments academic programs, as well as provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. The Assistant Educator will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online); foster applied learning into the course design; engage with industry and the local business community on applied learning projects; and perform other service activities (e.g., committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention, outreach). Serving more than 250 majors, the Department of Sport and Leadership Studies houses three degree programs, including the COSMA-accredited bachelors and masters degrees in sport management. The department is comprised of seven faculty and two staff members. It has established itself as a national leader in sport management education, curricular innovation, applied learning, and student outreach and support. The position is an annually renewable, nine-month appointment starting August 2, 2026. It is not eligible for a fully remote work status. Salary is $50,000 (non-negotiable). Opportunities for summer teaching may be available contingent on funding and enrollment demand.

Requirements

Graduate degree in sport management, business, leadership studies, education, or related field by August 2, 2026.
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students in sport management. Evidence may include prior teaching experience, student evaluations, teaching awards, prior mentoring experience, or a teaching philosophy that reflects best practices in instruction.
Evidence of supporting student development and recruitment.
Evidence of industry experience directly aligned to sport management academic programs.
Commitment to promoting and supporting student centeredness as well as professional development.
Knowledge of COSMA accreditation (sport management) and/or program assessment.
Ability to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students and colleagues.
Ability to successfully recruit and develop students.
Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and professionals.
Commitment to building a welcoming environment for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of the ability to teach in three or more of the topic areas defined as part of the COSMA Common Professional Component
Two or more years of experience within the sport management field

Responsibilities

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online)
Foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects
Engage in active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on expertise/experience and departmental need in the sport management (B.A. and M.Ed.) degree programs
Design curriculum and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction in various modalities (e.g., in-person, online, or hybrid), and assessing student learning
Mentor students as appropriate and may supervise applied learning opportunities as needed
Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional organizations
Service duties include committee work, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community outreach
Contribute to the governance and strategic initiatives for the department and college and may also engage in service to the broader profession
Fulfill other duties as assigned, in accordance with the faculty members talents and departmental needs
Developing, fostering, and maintaining relations with industry practitioners
Uphold professional and ethical standards in teaching, service, or community engagement activities