"Temporary Faculty Health Sciences and Kinesiology - Sport Management"

Job Details

Temporary Faculty Health Sciences and Kinesiology - Sport Management

Job ID: 285351
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary:

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is a dynamic and growing unit of over 50 faculty and staff serving over 2,000 majors enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. This position will fill teaching needs within the Sport Management Program.

Job Summary

The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions for the academic year 2025- 2026 to teach in our Sport Management program. Courses may include Social Issues in Sport and Introduction to Sport Management.

These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in sport management, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in sport management, by August 1, 2025
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Ability and/or willingness to learn to teach in an online environment
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the Department, College, and University
• Technological literacy and a commitment to integrate technology into teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of full'time college/university teaching in sport management or closely related field

Proposed Salary

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae*;* and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Dr. Keri Mans, Associate Chair of Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Email: kmans@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-344-3245