Special Purpose Faculty, Sport Management
About The Position
Radford University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Special Purpose Faculty position in the Department of Health and Human Performance, teaching in the undergraduate Sport Management program. The successful candidate will serve as the Sport Management Field Experience Coordinator, coordinating the student internship and field experience program, maintaining relationships with sport organizations, and acting as the primary liaison between the program and external sport industry partners. The position also includes teaching a standard load of four courses per semester, including the field experience/internship course. Additional teaching may include sport analytics, sport marketing, sport ethics, sport history, or related areas based on departmental needs. Summer teaching may be possible. The role also involves undergraduate advising, departmental service, and contributions to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation-related efforts. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach at the undergraduate level.
- Experience with or strong understanding of internship coordination, experiential learning, or student professional development.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to student success and career preparation.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in a related discipline.
- Professional experience in sport organizations or the sport industry.
- Established or potential industry connections within sport or related sectors.
- Prior college-level teaching experience.
- Experience with online or hybrid instruction.
Responsibilities
- Teach a full course load, normally four courses per semester, including the field experience/internship course.
- Coordinate and administer the Sport Management internship and field experience program.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Sport Management program and sport organizations, agencies, and industry partners.
- Develop, maintain, and expand internship opportunities aligned with student career goals and program outcomes.
- Support students’ scholarly work, including research, creative activities, presentations, and publications.
- Deliver high-quality instruction using current and emerging teaching practices.
- Advise undergraduate Sport Management majors.
- Participate in departmental service, including committee work and program support.
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation-related efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
