Per Course Adjunct Faculty, KINES 371
Salary: Location
Job Type: Department
Job Number: 2015-1601581
Location: Location
Department: SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Closing: 12/18/2017 11:59 PM Pacific
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
The Master of Arts in Kinesiology program at Saint Mary's College focuses on the study of human beings engaged in physical activity. It is designed to ensure that graduate students are exposed to the breadth and depth of classical and contemporary knowledge in the component areas of the field while taking advantage of the finest things about Saint Mary's College (e.g., an interest in the student as a person and an emphasis on shared inquiry and critical thinking). Students select a concentration that fits best with their personal and professional goals: Sports Studies, Sports Management, or Fitness Management, and complete the program in 14 to 26 months.
Consistent with Saint Mary's College's commitment to inclusive excellence, the Kinesiology Department strives to be an inclusive community that fosters respect and belonging for faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and identities. We seek an applicant who can engage, advocate for, and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups.
Course:
Spring 2018
Mondays, 4:45-7:45 pm
Date/Time:
KINES 371 Leadership and Governance in Sport Organizations
Course Description:
KINES 371 Leadership and Governance in Sports Organizations (Spring)
This course provides a detailed understanding of the application of the general principles of management and leadership to the sports industry and the management of sports organizations. It provides an overview of the sports industry, the issues encountered by managers of sports organizations and how management techniques can be applied to effectively address these issues.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the context for situational leadership in sport organizations; understand leadership and the ways in which it is unique in the sport industry; critically evaluate the current challenges and issues relating to leadership in sport; understand governance and how it functions in different sectors of sport (e.g., professional, collegiate, interscholastic); formulate a personal leadership development plan; and apply critical thinking skills relating to the knowledge gained in this course to class discussions, assignments, and examinations
Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:
1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.
2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.
3. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values.
If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.
Experience and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Sports Management or a closely related field and have a recent publication record in the field, or a Master's degree in Sports Management or a closely related field and have at least five years of current, relevant professional experience. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the graduate level as evidenced by recent course evaluations is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable supporting and working in a multi-cultural environment.
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
- A resume
- The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
- In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
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