Adjunct Instructor, Economic and Financial Aspects of Sport Management

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Adjunct Instructor                                                     

Department: Business & Economics

Reports to: Division Chair, Robert Derrell                                                          

Effective Date: 1/19/27

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Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Economic and Financial Aspects of Sport Management .  For the Spring 2027 semester (1/19/27 through 5/7/27) this course must be taught in-person. Available times are Tuesdays, 7:20-9:50pm and Thursdays, 4:30-7:00pm.

After Spring 2027, Manhattanville will offer the course in an online, asynchronous format.

When applying, please specify if you are applying for the in-person position, the online, or both.

Course Description:

MSBM.5003 Economic and Financial Aspects of Sport Management

Examines the economic and financial environment in which the sport industry operates, with emphasis on pricing, supply and demand factors, and taxes. Identifies key stakeholders and their various interests in the financial success of sport operations and organizations. Explores sources of funding and revenue production, including sponsorships, in the face of competition. Examines how to analyze, control and evaluate financial performance; apply sound financial management principles and practices; and prepare, analyze and use budgets and financial reports. Emphasizes the application of basic managerial decision-making to financial issues.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Comply with program requirements and curricular standards, such as grade breakdowns and required syllabi and/or course elements
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office. This must be posted on the University’s Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Regularly post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities .
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in a business-related field.  PhD is preferred.

Experience:  Previous teaching experience at university-level is required. Previous work experience in the sport industry.

Physical Requirements:

Salary: $3,700 - $4,000

Hours Expectation:

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Work Location:

For Spring 2027, In person (Manhattanville Campus)

For the 2027-28 academic year and beyond, position is remote.

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

 

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.  If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com to ask for assistance.