Overview

The Masters of Sport Management (MSM) program invites applications for temporary, part-time instructors. These positions will be 4.5 or 9-month academic appointments with the potential for summer teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to teach and develop courses in the MSM graduate core and elective curriculum. The primary purpose of these positions is to support the MSM program through teaching and service. These positions will join a collegial group of committed faculty, will teach/co-teach a maximum of three academic courses per semester (with the possibility of teaching during the summer). Salary is dependent on degree type, teaching load, and service expectations.

Conditions of Employment

  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • A masters or terminal Degree in Sport Management, Sport Science, Sport Administration, or related field (such as business, economics, political science, media and communications, sociology, law, education, environmental science);
  • Excellent communication skills (both written/verbal);
  • Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of 2 or more years of successful teaching in sport management or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level;
  • Evidence demonstrating professional creative or scholarly accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise;
  • Evidence of successful teaching in sport management or related field at the undergraduate or graduate level;
  • Ability to advance MSM’s and the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through relevant programs, goals and activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The MSM program offers a rolling admissions process for students to begin courses in August, January, and May.

Applicants must submit:

  • A cover letter indicating experience as it relates to the required and preferred job qualifications, including a statement addressing your commitment to diversity and inclusion;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
  • The names and contact information for 3 professional references that will be contacted at the semi-finalist stage. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

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