Sport Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester, or part-time academic year) for Sport Management as needs arise in the Department of Management.

Position Title - Sport Management Temporary Pool

Posting Number - F093

College/Area - Zeigler College of Business

Department - Management

Bargaining Unit - APSCUF

Position Type - Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment - Part Time

Complement Type - Temporary

Home Campus

City - Bloomsburg

State - Pennsylvania

Zip Code - 17815

FTE% - varies

Work Location - Home Campus

Salary - Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date - Start dates will vary based on department needs

Benefits - The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*: Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs. *Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Duties - Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses on campus and/or online in the following fields: Sport Administration and Sport Management. Courses may include but are not limited to the following undergraduate courses: SPMG130 Introduction to Sport Management; SPMG230 Contemporary Issues and Problems in Sport Management; SPMG231 Sport Sales, Sponsorship, and Fundraising; SPMG330 Psychology of Coaching; SPMG332 Management and Leadership in Sport; SPMG333 Sport and Society; SPMG335 Sport Marketing Management; SPMG334 Sport Law and Ethics; SPMG336 Sport Management and Community Relations; SPMG337 Governance of Sport; SPMG338 Sport Media Communication Relations; SPMG430 Sport Facility Management and Operations; SPMG431 Sport Business Finance. Additional Graduate level courses in Sport Management may be included: SPMG530 Research Methods; SPMG532 Ethics in Sport; SPMG551 Financial Management in Sport; SPMG531 Sport in American Culture; SPMG552 Marketing and Public Relations; SPMG553 Legal and Policy Issues in Sport; SPMG550 Leadership in Sport Organizations; SPMG554 The Global Soccer Industry; SPMG556 Sport in the Global Marketplace; and SPMG555 International Sport Organizations and Governance. The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred) - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in Sport Administration or Sport Management or a closely related field. Academic specialization, prior teaching experience, and/or prior professional experience relevant to course assignment needs of the department at the time of the appointment. Please indicate which program courses you believe you are qualified for. Demonstrated ability to work with and/or knowledge of diverse populations. Evidence of or potential for effective teaching. Professional qualifications specified in the Zeigler College of Business' policy for faculty qualifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate degree in Sport Administration or Sport Management or a closely related field is Candidates with experience and willingness to teach face-to-face and online are preferred.

A complete application includes a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, recent student evaluations (if available), examples of professional development/scholarly activity, and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by October 20, 2026. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Peter Campbell, pcampbel@commonwealthu.edu. Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for admitting to the pool is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding. Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education.

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

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