Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer in Sport Management

Company: California Lutheran University

Location: Thousand Oaks

Closing Date: 03/11/2024

Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum

Hours: Full Time

Type: Permanent

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Job Requirements / Description

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer in Sport Management

Position Title Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) or Lecturer in Sport Management

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Status

FTE

FTE .75 (9-mth. full-time)

Location

Location Thousand Oaks

University Background

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural and multiracial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latine, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. We are an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The Thousand Oaks campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and is home to more than 2,300 undergraduate and 1363 graduate students who come from 51 countries and represent a variety of faiths. 55% of Cal Lutheran students are from underrepresented groups, and 45% of freshmen are first generation students. Cal Lutheran Faculty are 35% people of color. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.
The Sport Management program at California Lutheran University is one of the fastest growing majors and is in the top five in overall undergraduate enrollment for the 2023/2024 academic year. In addition, it is one of five California Sports Management programs housed in a business/management school, and possesses the highest ranking amongst these institutions.
According to Marketcast research, over 2,000 senior level sport executives expressed that the most important factor in selecting a Sport Management program is that it’s part of a business/management school. Moreover, California Lutheran University is well-positioned in the Los Angeles and California regional market with solidified partnerships with the Los Angeles Rams, Angel City FC, and the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission to name a few. These unique partnerships provide exceptional experiential learning opportunities of site visits, mentorship, and exclusive internship/volunteer opportunities direct to our student population. Also, the program offers a specialized curriculum with hands-on applicable projects with surrounding sport organizations via consultancy projects and student business proposal competitions, enhancing their preparedness as the next wave of aspiring sport professionals.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Dean and the Associate Dean, the Assistant Professor or Lecturer is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The Assistant Professor or Lecturer is to serve as an academic mentor to students; serve on faculty or university committees. The Assistant Professor must engage in scholarly activities and/or creative endeavors. Furthermore, the newly hired Sports Management faculty member is expected to contribute and support the vision for the program particularly towards creating innovative curricula, serving student needs towards professional development, being on par with program grading expectations, as well as being a team player towards program needs that include, but are not limited to: event promotion, club involvement, cross-course afforded opportunities, meetings, building and maintaining industry relationships, and positive leadership scholarship.

Representative Duties

Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching Sports Management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. 24 units for Assistant Professor, Lecturer for 24 or 32 units/year: E
Within that context, the expectation is to design creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress promptly. E
Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising and service as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
Attend and participate in committees and meetings. E
Participate in marketing and recruiting for the program. E
Evening and weekend hours may be required in part of experiential learning components. E
Perform related duties as assigned. E
Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates in mentored research for Assistant Professor. E

Knowledge Of

Sports Management education techniques, such as Case Studies, Situational Analysis Projects, Marketing and Business Proposals, and Design Thinking.
Current theory and practice within the field of Sports Management.
Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
University curricula.
Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students.
Modern computing technology.
Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress.

Ability To

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Sports Management.
Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
Mentor a diverse population of students.
Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of university students’ diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Work constructively with colleagues and treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action.
Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within the field of Sports Management.

Minimum Qualifications

For the Lecturer position, obtainment of a Master’s Degree and for Assistant Professor, obtainment of a Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in Sports Management or a closely related field.
ABD will also be accepted with a set date for when the degree will be earned. Please note that ABD would come in at the Instructor level.
Either proven or presumptive potential for successfully teaching Sports Management.
Either proven or presumptive potential for satisfactorily fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member and for making significant contributions to the University community.

Preferred Qualifications

Some relative work experience in the Sports Management field, which could include business operations, sport agencies, media programming, sales, facilities management, event coordination, marketing direction, player operations, among others.
A research, service, and or creative activities focus towards current trends in sports business (e.g., technological integrations, fan engagement strategies, sport tourism, sport betting and gambling, sustainability innovation, visibility, participation, and investment in women’s sports, among others).
Experience collaborating with sport industry professionals in teaching, research, and or professional networks.
Experience working with diverse populations and ability to adapt and lead various learning modalities.

Licenses and other requirements

None

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $56,000 - $90,000

Posting Number

Posting Number Faculty001102020

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2024

Close Date

Close Date 11/10/2024

Open Until Filled No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

Statement of research/creativity activities is required of Assistant Professor applicants.
Applicants may choose to submit a record of teaching evaluations of courses taught with written commentary.

Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.