Department of Sport and Recreation Management - Instructor

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Position Summary:

The Department of Sport and Recreation Management in the School of Sport Sciences seeks a broadly trained instructor with demonstrated excellence in innovative undergraduate teaching and mentoring. This position is a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of Sport and Recreation Management beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to curricular design and assessment with other faculty members, teach undergraduate courses, advise and mentor undergraduate students, be team-oriented with a service-leadership and growth mindset mentality, and foster an inclusive and equitable classroom and work environment. Position will remain open until filled.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities include courses in one or more of the following areas: introduction to sport and recreation management, sport governance, facility planning and design, event management, finance, sales and sponsorship, legal aspects Teaching load consists of a 5/5 schedule, or 15 contact hours a semester Involvement in service to the profession and the Department Use of best practices in curriculum development and assessment, including the implementation of student-centered and evidence-based teaching practices Mentoring and advising a population of students with multiple intersections of identity (e.g., first-generation, socioeconomic status, non-traditional) Consistent, high quality communication with department, colleagues and students Search for/create opportunities to enhance student learning outcomes and experiential learning opportunities Regular, predictable attendance on campus Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

A commitment to serving diverse, first-generation, non-traditional, and socio-economically challenged students. A willingness to work individually and in groups to support success in matriculation and persistence in the program. Honest and transparent communication Qualities of service leadership and a growth mindset

Education and Experience:

M.S. in Sport Management or closely related field. PhD preferred. Teaching experience is preferred. Experience developing active learning strategies is preferred. In addition to completing your application, please upload the following documents onto the application: current curriculum vitae, a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three (3) professional references. The system will allow more than one document to be uploaded . Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application. In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.