Visiting Assistant Professor in Sports and Recreation Management

Franklin Pierce University • Rindge, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, one-year contract position as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Sports and Recreation Management within the School of Business. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses, providing academic advising, engaging in program assessment, supervising internships, and contributing to curriculum development. The position emphasizes a commitment to teaching excellence, community service, and academic contributions, aiming to enrich the Sports & Recreation Management program. The contract is renewable for a second year upon mutual agreement. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant academic community focused on teaching, innovation, and career preparation.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or comparable degree with a focus in Sports Management or a related business field from an accredited institution is required.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students effectively across multiple teaching modalities.
• Active involvement in professional engagement, applied research, and service is encouraged and expected in this role.
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality, student-centered advising and mentoring to support student success.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree or ABD preferred.
• Teaching experience in areas such as sports management, sports marketing, data analytics, or general management/operations.
• Practitioner work experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach selected in-person undergraduate sports and recreation management courses: Principles of Sports and Rec Management, Programming of Sports and Rec Management, Sports and Recreation Marketing, Inclusive Sports and Recreation, Sports and Rec Facilities Management, Fitness Management, Trends and Issues in Sports and Recreation
• Provide high-quality advising and mentoring to students
• Engage in ongoing program assessment
• Supervise internships and independent studies, when appropriate
• Foster a collaborative academic environment by contributing to cross-disciplinary efforts and promoting innovation in teaching methods
• Make recommendations about curriculum enhancements
• Maintain a continuous program of applied research, consulting initiatives, and professional development, as appropriate.
• Participate in service activities within the department, university, and the sports management profession.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid Life Insurance coverage at 2x your salary
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) plan with immediate 100% vesting
• FPU makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.
• Tuition benefits for you and qualifying family members
• Pet insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Travel discounts
• Local business discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Option for on-campus housing in your initial year
• Potential for relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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