Part-Time Faculty:SPM 365 M002, Sport Economics (Spring 2027)

About the role

Falk College seeks a part-time instructor to teach SPM 365 M002, Sport Economics (3 credits) in the Spring 2027 (January 4, 2027 – April 26, 2027) semester. Class meets in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM.

Course Description: Analyzing and explaining sport issues through the lens of economic analysis. Theoretical models and applied applications will be discussed that relate to aspects of professional, collegiate, and amateur sports nationally and internationally.

Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sport Management or related business field; three plus (3+) years industry experience;
• or Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business or Organizational Behavior related field with 5+ years of extensive and diverse experience.

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