Internship Coordinator

Posting Number FAC00085PO23
Advertised Title Internship Coordinator
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department HRSM Sport and Entertainment Management
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 12 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management (SPTE) invites applications for the position of Clinical Instructor. This is a 12-month professional track position, with duties that consists of the following: teach 12 credit hours of courses (primarily internship/practicum) in both Fall/Spring semesters, and teach 9 to 12 credit hours in Summer Semesters (primarily internship/practicum). Develop and foster relationships with various organizations throughout the entertainment, event, sport, and venue industries to identify and help secure practicum and internship opportunities. Participate in other departmental and college initiatives related to student career success, and provide service that is beneficial to the department, college, and university. Successful candidate must also be student-oriented and possess strong leadership skills conducive to building a premier program in sport and entertainment management.
Required Education and Experience Earned Master’s Degree in Sport/Entertainment Management, or a related field, with industry experience in sport; live entertainment, venue, and/or event business.
Preferred Qualifications Earned Master’s or PhD in Sport/Entertainment Management, or a related field, with industry experience in sport; live entertainment, venue, and/or event business; with two or more years of experience overseeing undergraduate internships.
Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2023
Job Open Date 06/09/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The required application documents for consideration include: 1) a letter of intent describing how your academic and professional experiences match the position, 2) a current curriculum vitae/resume. 3) a statement addressing your experiences contributing positively to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Only candidates selected to final round interviews will be required to submit three letters of recommendation; each must be on official organization letterhead and have physical signatures (cannot be a typed name). Questions may be directed to the search committee chairperson, Mr. Steven E. Taylor (email: TAYLO223@hrsm.sc.edu).This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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