Assistant Professor or Lecturer (non-tenure track) position
Sports Management
Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)
Location: Thousand Oaks
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Dean and the Associate Dean, the
Lecturer or Assistant Professor is responsible for providing
academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate
and/or graduate courses. The Lecturer or Assistant Professor is to
serve as an academic mentor to students; serve on faculty or
university committees; engage in scholarly activities and/or
creative endeavors. Furthermore, the newly hired Sports Management
faculty member is expected to contribute and support the vision for
the program particularly towards creating innovative curricula,
serving student needs towards professional development, being on
par with program grading expectations, as well as being a team
player towards program needs that include, but are not limited to:
event promotion, club involvement, cross-course afforded
opportunities, meetings, building and maintaining industry
relationships, and positive leadership scholarship.
Representative Duties:
- Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching
Sports Management courses at the undergraduate, and possible
graduate level.
24 units for Assistant Professor, Lecturer for 24 or 32
units/year. E
Teaching responsibilities could include courses in two or more
of the following areas: Sports Analytics, Sports Ethics and Law,
E-Sports, Sports Facilities, Design, and Management, and/or
Introduction to Sports Management. E
Within that context, the expectation is to design creative
assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom
instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning for
students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter.
E
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course
objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,
projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly
to student inquiries in class, online, or during established
consultation office hours. E
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,
attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare
and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and
student progress promptly. E
Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the
first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
E
Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising
and service as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
Attend and participate in committees and meetings. E
Participate in marketing, promotions, and recruiting efforts
for the program via events, experiential learning, student-led
competitions, and more. E
Evening and weekend hours may be required in part of
experiential learning components. E
Perform related duties as assigned. E
Assistant Professor
- Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising,
service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as
outlined in the faculty handbook. E
- Maintain an active research program that involves
undergraduates. E
E = Essential Duties
Knowledge Of:
- Sports Management education techniques, such as projects that
incorporate simulations, case studies, research projects,
artificial intelligence, and more.
- Current theory and practice within the field of Sports
Management.
- Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
- Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
- University curricula.
- Community and campus resources, services, programs, and
professionals available to students.
- Modern computing technology.
- Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance,
and progress.
Ability To:
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of Sports
Management.
- Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
- Mentor a diverse population of students.
- Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of university
students' diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic
backgrounds.
- Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of
students with disabilities.
- Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery
technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the
educational experience.
- Maintain professional standards that protect student
confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using
tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Work constructively with colleagues and treat faculty, staff,
administrators, and students with respect and professionalism.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and
continuous growth within subject field or discipline.
- Satisfactorily fulfill a faculty member's duties and
responsibilities and make significant contributions to the
University community.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of
action.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and
continuous growth within the field of Sports Management.
Minimum Qualifications:
For the Lecturer position, obtainment of a Master's Degree and for
Assistant Professor, obtainment of a Doctoral Degree from an
accredited institution with an emphasis in Sports Management or a
closely related field.
ABD will also be accepted with a set date for when the degree will
be earned. Please note that ABD would come in at the Instructor
level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference given to candidates with expertise in Sports
Analytics, Esports, or Sports Law and Agencies.
- Some relative work experience in the Sports Management field,
which could include business operations, sport agencies, analytical
research and application, media programming, sales, facilities
management, event coordination, esports, marketing direction,
player operations, among others.
- Research, service, and or creative activities focus towards
current trends in sports business (e.g., technological
integrations, fan engagement strategies, sport tourism, sport
betting and gambling, participation and investment in women's
sports, among others).
- Experience collaborating with sport industry professionals in
teaching, research, and or professional networks.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
None
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence;
communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the
telephone or video; operate a computer and other office
productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of
time; move or transport light objects; position self to store
and/or retrieve files.
Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of
classroom sites on campus.
Hiring Range $63,000 - $82,000
Posting Number: Faculty001222020
Open Date: 08/10/2026
Close Date: 10/11/2026
Application Procedure/Special Instructions Make sure to
include the following with your application:1. Cover Letter. Please
address how you meet the qualifications of the position and are
prepared to support the mission of Cal Lutheran and its designation
as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Two pages max.2. Curriculum
Vitae3. List of References4. Teaching Philosophy. In your
statement, please also provide concrete examples of your
pedagogy-two pages max.5. Inclusive Excellence Statement: Please
indicate how you address (or plan to address) equity, inclusion,
and access in your teaching, research, service, and mentoring of
undergraduate students-two pages max.
Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Mark Orlando, Search Committee
Chair, Sports Management Department, (805) 493-3852,
orlando@callutheran.edu
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13529
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.
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