Lecturer II - Sports Management- Merrillee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Lecturer II in Sports Management

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship is searching for a Lecturer II in Sports Management beginning August 2026. This position supports delivering the BBA in Sports Management Program within the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship.

Qualified candidates should possess relevant academic credentials and experience, including expertise in sports analytics. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate sports management courses in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats, with a focus on integrating analytical concepts and applications

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College (MAK) of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has

approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The MAK College

has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of

Accounting & Finance, and the Master of Healthcare Administration program. You may learn more about the MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship at http://www.twu.edu/business.

Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest

university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to nearly 16,000 students,

TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized

and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of

Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family

friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is

located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's

fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre

companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on

service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently

ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among

the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty

and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment

where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and

community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the

importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to

address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged,

productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the

balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chair, Management & Marketing Department and ultimately the Dean of the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Supervisors: May work with graduate assistants as needed to provide high-quality educational experience for enrolled students.

PRIMARY DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Teaching undergraduate courses in Sports Management, with the ability to integrate sports analytics concepts, delivered in multiple teaching formats.

* Serving as a member of the Sports Management faculty in the development, enhancement, and evaluation of Sports Management courses and the Program to continuously improve student learning outcomes/competency achievements and support the accreditation of the College.

* Contributing to and being responsible for overall student success by generating opportunities to enhance student learning outcomes, particularly in the area of sports analytics.

* Working collaboratively with COB colleagues and other academic personnel to conduct and oversee academic quality, including, but not limited to, program-level assessment related to Sports Management.

* Collaborating with COB Sports Management faculty in designing, planning, and evaluating student learning and program assessment, with a focus on analytical skills.

* Attending regular monthly departmental meetings and retreats, as schedule allows.

* Supporting the College of Business in service positions as needed.

EDUCATION

Candidates must hold an earned Master's Degree in Sports Management, Sport Analytics, Business Analytics with a sports focus, or a closely related field, with graduate coursework relevant to sports management and analytics. Candidates with a graduate degree and significant years and breadth/depth of experience as an accomplished sports industry professional or leader with demonstrated experience in sports analytics will also be considered.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS (Preferred):

* Demonstrated experience in applying analytical techniques and tools within the sports industry (e.g., data visualization, statistical modeling, performance metrics).

* Familiarity with sports-related data sources and software (e.g., ESPN Stats & Info, Opta, Sport radar, R, Python, Tableau, Power BI).

* Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

* Evidence of incorporating experiential learning or real-world applications into coursework.

* Professional connections within the sports industry.