Visiting Instructor (Sport Management)Sport Management Program

Description

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time (0.7 FTE) three-year position of Visiting Instructor in the Sport Management Program to begin August 15, 2024. Annual reappointment is contingent upon favorable performance evaluation and the ongoing needs of the College.

Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/.

Program Information: Sport Management will begin as a major at Gustavus in Fall 2024. This interdisciplinary program will focus on knowledge and skill development in Sport Management, understanding the sociocultural dynamics of sport, and developing skills in critical thinking and ethical leadership.

Things you will do:

• Teach 5 course sections during the academic year. Typically, 2 in the Fall and 3 in the Spring. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Sport Management, Facilities and Event Management, and other Sport Management courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Up to two additional courses (7 total courses for 1.0 FTE) may be possible depending on student enrollment, the needs of the College, and the interest of the successful candidate.
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Things you can choose to do:

• Improve your teaching by joining a teaching circle, participating in workshops, applying for an internal teaching development grant, and engaging in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus.
• Advance your scholarship by working with undergraduate research assistants, joining a writing retreat, applying for an internal grant, receiving travel funds to present at conferences, receiving help applying for external grants, and making use of our research facilities.
• Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

How to apply:

Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the required and preferred position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A brief (one page) statement of teaching philosophy
• A list of Sport Management courses you would be interested in developing and teaching
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

Review of applications will begin April 22, 2024. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists will be asked to submit a sample syllabus for a 200-level course on facilities and event management and one other sport management class of their choice as well as one sample assignment which exemplifies their approach to teaching sport management. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Things you might like:

Based on AAUP (American Association of University Professors) and CUPA (College and University Professional Association) data, we offer a starting salary that is competitive with our peer institutions as well as comprehensive benefits that prioritize your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Access to mental health apps
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave (after one year of employment)
• Multifaith sabbath
• Employer match contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• 1-on-1 financial coaching

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://gustavus.edu/deib/.