PFW - Limited Term Lecturer- Sports Management
Primary Responsibilities
Introduction to Sports Event Management
- Basic understanding of the event management process as it relates to sporting events.
- Explore costs and revenue streams, marketing strategies, community and media partnerships, risk management, and contemporary issues for sporting events.
Esports Management
- Study the business and management of esports within the sports and tourism industries.
- Explore how competitive gaming is organized, marketed, and monetized, with attention to event operations, sponsorship, branding, fan engagement, and the economic impact on host destinations.
- Emphasis on applying sports management principles to live and digital gaming environments.
Event Risk Management
- Examine risk management practices in sports and special events.
- Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks while developing strategies for safety, security, and crisis response.
- Emphasis on applying principles to protect guests, employees, assets, and organizational reputation through effective planning and decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum Master’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Sports Management, Recreation, Esports Management, Event Management or related field from an accredited university.
- Ability to effectively use teaching strategies and technologies for in-person learning.
- Utilize Learning Management System (D2L) for courses.
Priorities
- Prioritize candidates with previous university teaching experience and/or industry experience with Sports Event Management, Esports, or Event Risk Management.
How to Apply
Complete the online application and submit a cover letter and resume, transcripts (may be unofficial or official), curriculum vitae, and three references. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact Alanna Olah, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor at aolah@purdue.edu.
EEO/AA Employer
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.