Assistant/Associate Professor, Teaching (non-tenure track)
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor, Teaching (non-tenure track) at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
The Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies in the College of Education at Wayne State University seeks a full-time, 9-month Assistant/Associate Professor – Teaching (non-tenure track) with specialization in Sport Administration and Management to teach courses, advise students, and provide service to the program, division, college, and sport management community/field.
Responsibilities:
Teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online (synchronous and/or asynchronous) courses in the B.S. in Sport Management and M.A. in Sports Administration programs.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students related to coursework, internships, and career preparation.
Coordinate select undergraduate and/or graduate initiatives and programs (e.g., Honors student mentoring, student organization leadership, professional development activities, student success initiatives, etc.).
Assist division faculty, staff and administrators with student recruitment and retention initiatives and program assessment.
Serve on division and college committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Sport Management, Sports Administration, Kinesiology, or related field preferred; ABD or Master’s degree with considerable professional experience will also be considered (appointment will be at the rank of Instructor-Teaching).
- Evidence of effective teaching experience in higher education, ideally including instructional experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully-online instructional formats.
- Evidence of innovative pedagogical approaches, including cutting-edge course content, engaging instructional designs, interactive methods of teaching and course delivery, and prompt and effective communication with students.
- Evidence of experience and effectiveness in the use of Canvas or related virtual learning management systems.
- Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students in coursework, internships, and career preparation.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
School/College/Division:
H10 - Health & Physical Education
Primary department:
H1007 - Kinesiology, Health & Sport Studies
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Salary minimum: To be determined
Working conditions:
Normal faculty environment.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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