Special Purpose Faculty, Sport Management

Radford University • Radford, VA

8d • Onsite

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 anticipated start date is Fall 2027. The successful candidate will serve as Field Experience Coordinator, coordinating the student internship and field experience program, developing and maintaining relationships with sport organizations, overseeing student placements, and acting as the primary liaison between the program and external sport industry partners.

The position includes a standard teaching load of four courses per semester, including the field experience/internship course, with possible opportunities to teach during the summer term. Other courses may include sport analytics, sport marketing, sport ethics, sport history, and related areas according to departmental needs. Special Purpose Faculty are expected to be strong educators committed to student engagement, experiential learning, and career preparation within the sport industry.

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.

What This Job Offers

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