Assistant​/Associate Professor, Teaching; non-tenure track

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor, Teaching (non-tenure track) at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies in the College of Education at Wayne State University seeks a full-time, 9-month Assistant/Associate Professor - Teaching (non-tenure track) with specialization in Sport Administration and Management to teach courses, advise students, and provide service to the program, division, college, and sport management community/field.

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online (synchronous and/or asynchronous) courses in the B.S. in Sport Management and M.A. in Sports Administration programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students related to coursework, internships, and career preparation.
• Coordinate select undergraduate and/or graduate initiatives and programs (e.g., Honors student mentoring, student organization leadership, professional development activities, student success initiatives, etc.).
• Assist division faculty, staff and administrators with student recruitment and retention initiatives and program assessment.
• Serve on division and college committees.

• Ph.D. in Sport Management, Sports Administration, Kinesiology, or related field preferred; ABD or Master's degree with considerable professional experience will also be considered (appointment will be at the rank of Instructor-Teaching).
• Evidence of effective teaching experience in higher education, ideally including instructional experience in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully-online instructional formats.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogical approaches, including cutting-edge course content, engaging instructional designs, interactive methods of teaching and course delivery, and prompt and effective communication with students.
• Evidence of experience and effectiveness in the use of Canvas or related virtual learning management systems.
• Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students in coursework, internships, and career preparation.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

H10 - Health & Physical Education

H1007 - Kinesiology, Health & Sport Studies

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum:
  To be determined

Normal faculty environment.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position:
  No

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The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.