Assistant Educator of Sport Management in the Department of Sport and Leadership Studies

at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To engage in active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Core positions responsibilities include the following:

1) Teaching: develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on expertise/experience and departmental need in the sport management (B.A. and M.Ed.) degree programs. This includes designing curriculum and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction in various modalities (e.g., in-person, online, or hybrid), and assessing student learning. The faculty member will mentor students as appropriate and may supervise applied learning opportunities as needed. Regular office hours are also required.

2) Service: Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional organizations. Service duties include committee work, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community outreach. The faculty member will contribute to the governance and strategic initiatives for the department and college and may also engage in service to the broader profession.

3) Other: Fulfill other duties as assigned, in accordance with the faculty member’s talents and departmental needs. This includes developing, fostering, and maintaining relations with industry practitioners. All Wichita State faculty are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards in teaching, service, or community engagement activities. There are no research expectations of the faculty member in this non-tenure track role.

Faculty Requirements

• Graduate degree in sport management, business, leadership studies, education, or related field by August 2, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students in sport management. Evidence may include prior teaching experience, student evaluations, teaching awards, prior mentoring experience, or a teaching philosophy that reflects best practices in instruction.
• Evidence of supporting student development and recruitment.
• Evidence of industry experience directly aligned to sport management academic programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to promoting and supporting student centeredness as well as professional development.
• Knowledge of COSMA accreditation (sport management) and/or program assessment.
• Ability to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students and colleagues.
• Ability to successfully recruit and develop students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and professionals.
• Commitment to building a welcoming environment for colleagues and students.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of the ability to teach in three or more of the topic areas defined as part of the COSMA Common Professional Component
• Two or more years of experience within the sport management field

Additional Information:

To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter: A letter of application addressing how the candidate’s qualifications and experience align with the position.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement: A statement (1-2 pages) describing teaching approach and experience (including course topics the candidate can teach, mentoring experience, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness).
4. Optional Materials: Evaluations, teaching artifacts (Upload as Other Faculty Document 1)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit all materials by Oct. 27, 2025. The start date for this appointment is August 2, 2026.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.