LESLEY H. AND WILLIAM L. COLLINS COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITIONS, DIVISION OF SPORT MANAGEMENT

The Division of Sport Management seeks adjunct faculty candidates to teach a variety of courses face-to-face (no online, virtual or remote teaching opportunities at this time) in our undergraduate and graduate programs. Rank and salary are based on education level, the quality and quantity of relevant industry experience, and the quality and quantity of college teaching experience.

The Institution:

St. John’s University, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. For more information about St. John’s University, please visit: http://www.stjohns.edu

Commitment to Inclusion:

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

The College:

The Collins College of Professional Studies (CCPS) has the largest undergraduate student body within the University and serves close to 4000 students in 28 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs. For more information about CCPS, please visit: http://www.stjohns.edu/ccps

The Division:

The Division of Sport Management delivers both undergraduate and a graduate coursework in areas such as sport management, sport business, sport coaching, international sports, innovations in sports, and interdisciplinary topics such as esports. For more information about the undergraduate program, please visit: https://www.stjohns.edu/spm  For more information about the graduate program, please visit: https://www.stjohns.edu/spg

Qualifications:

Teaching and experience are at the core of being an effective adjunct faculty member, so experience teaching in higher education in the field of sport management or sport business, in addition to industry experience are highly valued. For all ranks, a master’s degree in the discipline of interest or a related field is required.

Experience using the Canvas learning management software (LMS) is preferred, as is experience delivering content remotely via Webex, Zoom, VoiceThread, Panopto and related technology. Candidates with little or no experience using LMS or remote meeting software must be willing to learn how to use these technologies as part of their pedagogy.

Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty work under the direct supervision of the Division Chair. Once assigned a course or courses, they are expected to:

·       Prepare and distribute to students a course outline in accordance with the course syllabus.

·       Develop instructional materials (lectures, readings, assignments, exams, projects, etc.) that will achieve the learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.

·       Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic and constructive feedback to students in a reasonable timeframe.

·       Be available to engage with students outside the classroom by email, phone, web conferencing, or face-to-face meetings.

·       Evaluate student performance and post final grades for each student within the timeframe required by the Provost’s Office and be available for two weeks after the semester concludes to discuss final grades with students by email or phone.

·       Promptly respond to requests for information before, during, and after the course as required by the Division Chair and the CCPS Dean’s Office.

Application Process:

Please submit your CV, document listing teaching experience and courses taught, and letter of interest online. If and when appropriate course openings occur for which you are qualified, the Chairperson will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Please do not call the Division Chair, Secretary, or the CCPS Deans Office regarding adjunct faculty hiring.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act,  the hire-on rate is Adjunct Instructor $1,750, Adjunct Assistant Professor $1,850, Adjunct Associate Professor $1,950, Adjunct Professor $2,150. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.