Special Purpose Faculty, Sport Management

Radford University invites applications for a Special Purpose Faculty position in the Department of Health and Human Performance with teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate Sport Management program. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with primary responsibilities in coordinating the Sport Management internship program and overseeing student field experience placements. Anticipated start date is Fall 2027.

Position Summary
The successful candidate will serve as the Field Experience Coordinator for the Sport Management program and will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the student internship and field experience program. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with sport organizations, overseeing student internship experiences, and serving as the primary liaison between the Sport Management program and external sport industry partners.

In addition to field experience coordination, the position includes teaching responsibilities within the undergraduate Sport Management curriculum. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester, including the field experience/internship course, with possible opportunities to teach during the summer term. Additional courses may include sport analytics, sport marketing, sport ethics, sport history, and related areas based on departmental needs.

Special Purpose Faculty members are expected to be strong educators committed to student engagement, experiential learning, and career preparation within the sport industry.

Key Responsibilities
• Teach a full course load
• Coordinate and administer the Sport Management internship and field experience program
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Sport Management program and sport organizations, agencies, and industry partners
• Develop, maintain, and expand internship opportunities aligned with student career goals and program outcomes
• Provide opportunities for students such as making special contributions toward establishing assisting and supporting students’ scholarly work (e.g., research, creative activities, presentations, and publications)
• Deliver high-quality instruction using current and emerging teaching practices
• Advise undergraduate Sport Management majors
• Participate in departmental service, including committee work and program support
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation-related efforts

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach at the undergraduate level
• Experience with or strong understanding of internship coordination, experiential learning, or student professional development
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to student success and career preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a related discipline
• Professional experience in sport organizations or the sport industry
• Established or potential industry connections within sport or related sectors
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Procedure: Candidates must submit the following electronically: (1) a letter of applications; (2) current and complete curriculum vitae; (3) a one-page philosophy of teaching; (4) optional documents that provide evidence of preferred qualifications; (5) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional/academic references and (5) copies of unofficial transcripts. Additional materials may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will continue until he position is filled.

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