Sports Management Faculty

Summary of Position

The Division of Health and Human Performance at Indiana Wesleyan University seeks applications for a full-time Sports Management Faculty position. The Division houses two undergraduate majors: Exercise Science and Sports Management, along with minors in various fields. The Master's in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and the Exercise Science program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

The ideal candidate will combine teaching with scholarly endeavors, showing evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

The position begins July 2026, pending funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and administration for the professional experiences and internships for HHP students
• Facilitate communication between program faculty, students, experience supervisors, and seminar instructors
• Teach courses each semester to support HHP majors, minors, and programs, creating an inclusive classroom climate conducive to learning
• Use the IWU learning management system to distribute course materials to students
• Provide academic advising to HHP students and counsel students on vocational goals and issues
• Participate in professional organizations, serve on university committees, and engage in scholarly activities within and outside the department
• Display behavior consistent with the North American Society of Sports Management Code of Ethics

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in sports administration/management or associated field
• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience and at least one (1) year of teaching experience, preferred
• Ability to demonstrate a mature, personal faith in Jesus Christ and a willingness to embrace the theological and lifestyle commitments of The Wesleyan Church
• Interpersonal skills that facilitate relationship building and teamwork among colleagues, external agencies, and students
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques
• Evaluation skills related to the impact of teaching and learning, and the ability to make modifications in instructional design based on that evaluation
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to students in oral and written form
• Proficiency in using computers, internet resources, MS Office and Learning Management software
• Oral and written comprehension and expression
• Speech clarity
• Ability to advise, instruct, manage, and motivate students for excellence in their academic pursuits
• Ability to effectively work with students, faculty, support staff, and the general public in a professional manner