Adjunct Instructor for Social Sciences and Business

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor

Department: Social Sciences & Business

Reports to: Division Chairs

Effective Date: 3/17/2025 to hire for Fall 2025

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Job Description

Manhattanville University is seeking adjunct professors to teach Fundamentals of Management and Introduction to Sports Business Management for the Fall 2025 semester (September 3 – December 19). Please note that if the Fall semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment. Candidates may apply to either or both positions.

Course Descriptions

MGT-1001 Fundamentals of Management (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the principles and theory of management. Methods of planning, organizing, leading and controlling a firm will be examined.

SPRT-1005 Intro to Sport Business Mgmt (3 Credits)

An introductory class which will explore the broad expanding the business of sports in America and when appropriate, internationally. It will focus on the dynamics of sports which has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, investment, revenues and attention on many levels. Explores the modern era and establishes the multibillion-dollar industry of today. The course covers compelling socio-economic, industrial and technological aspects that have and continue to contribute to the growth of this industry. Examines the industry's evolution via innovation that has shaped today's sports business. Reviews the importance of sponsorship, marketing and media, as well as key revenue sources that continues to drive the industry's growth. Discusses management theories that affect the industry and current business and cultural issues it faces. Emphasizes key business skills needed to successfully participate in the industry and identifies prospective career paths that exist in the sport business world.

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.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office. This must be posted on the University’s Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• 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: Graduate degree in Management or related field.

Experience: Previous teaching experience.

Physical Requirements: Standing or sitting in a classroom for several hours.

Salary: $3,375 - $3,675 per semester

Hours Expectation

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week

Office hours: 2 hours/week

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.
  
  

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 human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

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