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Posting Details
Position Information
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.
Position Description Summary
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.
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: SPMG 130 Introduction to Sport Management; SPMG 230 Contemporary Issues and Problems in Sport Management; SPMG 231 Sport Sales, Sponsorship, and Fundraising; SPMG 330 Psychology of Coaching; SPMG 332 Management and Leadership in Sport; SPMG 333 Sport and Society; SPMG 335 Sport Marketing Management; SPMG 334 Sport Law and Ethics; SPMG 336 Sport Management and Community Relations; SPMG 337 Governance of Sport; SPMG 338 Sport Media Communication Relations; SPMG 430 Sport Facility Management and Operations; SPMG 431 Sport Business Finance.
Additional Graduate level courses in Sport Management may be included: SPMG 530 Research Methods; SPMG 532 Ethics in Sport; SPMG 551 Financial Management in Sport; SPMG 531 Sport in American Culture; SPMG 552 Marketing and Public Relations; SPMG 553 Legal and Policy Issues in Sport; SPMG 550 Leadership in Sport Organizations; SPMG 554 The Global Soccer Industry; SPMG 556 Sport in the Global Marketplace; and SPMG 555 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Supplemental Information
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.
Background Clearances
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.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
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Anticipated Start Date
as needs arise between now and spring 2028
Anticipated End Date
Posting Detail Information
Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/23/2023
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/23/2028
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link
https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/816