Sports Leadership and Management Adjunct Faculty

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Sports Leadership and Management Adjunct Faculty member at Abilene Christian University is a part-time, remote instructional role responsible for delivering high-quality online education within the College of Leadership and Professional Studies. This position involves facilitating engaging virtual classrooms of up to 25 students, providing timely and constructive feedback, grading assignments, and supporting student success through consistent communication and academic guidance. Adjunct faculty also collaborate with program leadership to enhance curriculum development, participate in faculty meetings and trainings, and stay current with industry trends. Candidates are expected to hold an advanced degree in a sport-related field, possess relevant industry experience, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and support ACU’s Christian mission and values.

Requirements

Attention to detail and follow through.
Time management skills.
Maintain confidentiality.
Computer proficiency.
Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
Microsoft and G-Suite applications
Canvas
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Sport Leadership, Sport Management, Sport Administration, Sport Marketing, Sport Communication/Media, Sports Law, or a related degree from an accredited institution.
Past or current full-time experience in the sports-industry.
Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.)
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.
Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of online teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
Facilitate class sizes of up to approximately 25 students.
Place students in groups for assignments/discussions.
Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions.
Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
Enter final course grades after consultation with Program Director by the deadline.
Alert Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies.
Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director.
Provide feedback to Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
Participate in program and faculty meetings as able.
Attend/complete program and CGPS faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.