Adjunct Instructor in Sports Management

Brief Description

Simpson University’s Department of Business Administration has an emphasis in Sports Management and seeks a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in team coaching skills, event management and promotion, budget and financing and sports communication. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience teaching in institutions of higher education. Simpson University is a Christian liberal arts institution located in Northern California and requires candidates to have an active and personal relationship with Jesus and a vibrant Christian faith.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sports Management is required and a PhD is preferred.
• 1-3 years of coaching experience on the high school or college level is required.
• 1-3 years of teaching on the college level is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills is required especially since the University’s populations is ethnically diverse and many students are first generation college students.
• Previous experience with classroom learning systems such as Canvas is preferred.
  
  

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the President
  
  

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned in person and possibly hybrid classes in a semester format
• Conduct essential teaching responsibilities including (but not limited to) class/lesson preparation, instruction, grading, and student course support
• Advise and mentor students. Adjunct faculty are not required to hold office hours on campus but contact with students via Teams, phone, and/or email for these duties is required
• Meet with the Chair of the Business Department as needed
• Ensure the timely completion of course assessments, grades and other reports as required
• Comply with all university policies, procedures, and expectations
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair
  
  

Physical Requirements

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor in Sport Management

Typical Working Conditions

(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors in controlled environment

Equipment Used

(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Essential Physical Tasks

(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Analysis Of Physical Demands To Perform Essential Functions

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never

R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)

C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion – Hands

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Salary: $26 per hour