Faculty-Sports, Entertainment & Event Management

SummaryFaculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Essential Job FunctionsDemonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or professionUses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating mannerContinually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learningUses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomesEstablishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision makingSupports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvementsFacilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standardsAttends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicableSupports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activitiesAdheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manualPerforms other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsMaster's degree in sports management or 18 graduate credits in discipline plus a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales UniversityExperience in amateur or professional sports and/or venue managementSuccessful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populationsPreferred QualificationsEarned doctorate in sports management or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institutionPlease NoteQualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.