Lecturer in Leadership in Sports Business Fundamentals
About The Position
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for a course in Sports Business Fundamentals for the spring 2027 semester. This course is part of the undergraduate curriculum (Sports Analytics - SPRT and specialized master’s program concentration) and may include topics such as: Survey of the sports industry at professional and/or collegiate team and league levels Detail budgeting and finance considerations specific to sports entities Understand venue, scheduling and team operations and processes Illustrate human resources required to successfully manage and operate the business Feature partnerships and government regulations Courses are designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of sports as a business. Subsequent courses will build on these fundamentals to utilize sports analytics to create a data-driven decision framework for analyzing sports business use cases. This particular course can be taught using case-based and/or experiential learning methods (including case discussions, simulations, and applied projects), and emphasize active student participation. Course assignments and scheduling will depend on program needs and instructor expertise.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification of a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in strategy, sports management, finance, or a related field.
- Relevant professional and/or teaching experience.
- Experience teaching using case-based or experiential methodologies is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience in sports, consulting, technology, innovation management, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Teach a course in Sports Business Fundamentals for the spring 2027 semester.
- Cover topics such as the survey of the sports industry, budgeting and finance, venue and team operations, human resources, partnerships, and government regulations.
- Provide students with foundational knowledge of sports as a business.
- Utilize case-based and/or experiential learning methods, including case discussions, simulations, and applied projects.
- Emphasize active student participation.
Benefits
- Compensation between $9,000 to $10,000 depending on qualifications.
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Career Level
Mid Level
