Description

Established in 1885, Pfeiffer University is a globally engaged, regional university distinctive for its transformational undergraduate experiences and leadership in professional and graduate programs that fill demonstrated needs. Vested in its history as a United Methodist-related university and propelled by an innovative faculty and staff, Pfeiffer prepares its students for a lifetime of achievement, scholarship, spirituality, and service.

Pfeiffer University desires to fill various positions as adjunct faculty in its Sport Administration focused Master of Business Administration program. These positions are for one or two courses per semester and are considered part-time.

Underrepresented populations in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Courses will be delivered 100% online.


• Adjunct faculty are expected to spend between 5-9 hours per week in course development, responding to students within the course, replying to email, holding virtual office hours, grading and assessing student performance, and implementing best practices for graduate business education.


• Adjunct faculty will also need to interact with the Program Director of the Graduate Business Programs to provide data for program assessment; this information includes student performance as well as information as to how course assignments align with the departments learning outcomes.


• Participation in on-going professional development, program development, and other departmental or university efforts is encouraged of adjunct faculty.

Qualifications

Academically credentialed with a doctorate in an appropriate sport administration/business discipline.

Industry experience in the following areas:

• Sport governance


• Finance of sport


• Public relations and social media


• Sport marketing


• Sport administration

Experience teaching online, preferably with 2+ years of experience in online delivery.

Evidence of completed continuing education in online teaching.

Critical and creative thinking skills are essential to ongoing success in this position.