Department: Sport and Leadership Studies

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $50,000 annually per 9-month contract

Work Schedule: Dependent upon assigned course schedule.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Department of Sport and Leadership Studies housed in the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University invites applications for a full-time position to teach undergraduate and graduate students within its Sport Management degree programs (B.A. and M.Ed.). The Assistant Educator is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position that will teach, advise, mentor and recruit undergraduate and graduate students to the department’s academic programs, as well as provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

The Assistant Educator will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online); foster applied learning into the course design; engage with industry and the local business community on applied learning projects; and perform other service activities (e.g., committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention, outreach).

Serving more than 250 majors, the Department of Sport and Leadership Studies houses three degree programs, including the COSMA-accredited bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sport management. The department is comprised of seven faculty and two staff members. It has established itself as a national leader in sport management education, curricular innovation, applied learning, and student outreach and support.

The position is an annually renewable, nine-month appointment starting August 2, 2026. It is not eligible for a fully remote work status. Salary is $50,000 (non-negotiable). Opportunities for summer teaching may be available contingent on funding and enrollment demand.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To engage in active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Core positions responsibilities include the following:

1) Teaching: develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on expertise/experience and departmental need in the sport management (B.A. and M.Ed.) degree programs. This includes designing curriculum and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction in various modalities (e.g., in-person, online, or hybrid), and assessing student learning. The faculty member will mentor students as appropriate and may supervise applied learning opportunities as needed. Regular office hours are also required.

2) Service: Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional organizations. Service duties include committee work, curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community outreach. The faculty member will contribute to the governance and strategic initiatives for the department and college and may also engage in service to the broader profession.

3) Other: Fulfill other duties as assigned, in accordance with the faculty member’s talents and departmental needs. This includes developing, fostering, and maintaining relations with industry practitioners. All Wichita State faculty are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards in teaching, service, or community engagement activities. There are no research expectations of the faculty member in this non-tenure track role.

Faculty Requirements

• Graduate degree in sport management, business, leadership studies, education, or related field by August 2, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students in sport management. Evidence may include prior teaching experience, student evaluations, teaching awards, prior mentoring experience, or a teaching philosophy that reflects best practices in instruction.
• Evidence of supporting student development and recruitment.
• Evidence of industry experience directly aligned to sport management academic programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to promoting and supporting student centeredness as well as professional development.
• Knowledge of COSMA accreditation (sport management) and/or program assessment.
• Ability to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students and colleagues.
• Ability to successfully recruit and develop students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and professionals.
• Commitment to building a welcoming environment for colleagues and students.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of the ability to teach in three or more of the topic areas defined as part of the COSMA Common Professional Component
• Two or more years of experience within the sport management field

Additional Information:

To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter: A letter of application addressing how the candidate’s qualifications and experience align with the position.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement: A statement (1-2 pages) describing teaching approach and experience (including course topics the candidate can teach, mentoring experience, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness).
4. Optional Materials: Evaluations, teaching artifacts (Upload as Other Faculty Document 1)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit all materials by Oct. 27, 2025. The start date for this appointment is August 2, 2026.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.