Associate Lecturer - Managing the Business of Sport (HE3)

Job Description

Managing the business of sport refers to management practices and concepts applied in the sport industry. Key management theories and tools both at strategic and operational management levels will be illustrated for a diverse range of sport organisations.

The first theme focuses on key concepts in the sport business. Central to the theme are the questions:

• what is sport management?

• why is management different in the sport industry?

The type of sports organisations, their environment and challenges will be addressed, as well as the commercialisation and economic importance of sport. Organisational theories applied to sport organisations will be presented in order to understand aspects of the sport organisations’ environment.

The second theme presents a strategic perspective to the management of sports organisations. Strategic analysis, strategic direction, performance management, competitive advantage, change management and performance monitoring and evaluation open a strategic approach to the management of sports organisations and their specific features.

The third theme will illustrate tools and concepts for the operational management of sports organisations. Financial management, cost and pricing, project management, sport event management and risk management lead to key decisions that are among the most fascinating aspects of operational sport management.

Taken together, the above will provide students with an introduction to the details and processes involved in sport management.

Requirement:
Mark Individual or Group Assignment

Job Requirement

- A PHD or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university
- At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level 
- 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
- Familiar with various referencing styles, especially the Harvard Stirling University Referencing style

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.