Position: Sports Management and Marketing Instructor
Department: CIEE Global Navigator – High School Summer Abroad (HSSA)
Location: CIEE London, England
Pay: £4,300 per session
Hours: 45 in-person contact hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term/Contract
Programme Description
CIEE is offering three-week-long High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) Topic programmes at CIEE Centres around the world for U.S. high school students. Our programmes provide participants with a unique CIEE experience. Participants are immersed in the culture of the host country through 45 hours of instruction related to the topic (both in and out of the classroom) and cultural activities.
In addition to the instructor, there will be one or more Programme Leader(s). Programme Leaders supplement student learning by helping participants make connections between lectures, field research, activities, and excursions.
Summary of Position
CIEE is hiring an instructor to teach an in-person Sports Marketing course for its High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) programme in London this summer. The programme will run in two sessions: the first from June 16th to July 6th, and the second from July 9th to July 29th. This position is specifically for the second session (July 9th–July 29th).
Ideal candidates are passionate about experiential education, have strong classroom management skills, and preferably have experience teaching high school students. CIEE will provide training, instructional strategies and guidance on participant expectations.
Primary Responsibilities—Topic Programme Instructor
• PRE-PROGRAMME:
o Instructor Training:
- Complete the online, asynchronous HSSA Topic Programme Instructor Training in Canvas (estimated completion time of 6-8 hours), scheduled to begin in early April.
- Participate in the HSSA Topic Instructor Live Virtual Workshops (estimated 1-2 hours total), which will be held via Zoom for all Topic Instructors. The US-based CIEE High School Outbound team will send further details via email in March/April.
o Prepare the on-programme Canvas course.
•DURING PROGRAMME:
oPlanning and Instruction:
- Deliver 45+ hours of instruction on the programme and plan for each day’s lesson.
o Student Assessment and Feedback:
- Post and collect student responses to “Can Do” statements at the beginning and end of the programme. This is a self-assessment, and instructors do not provide feedback.
- Provide students with timely, informative feedback on assignments. Types of feedback may include verbal feedback, written feedback, and rubric-based feedback.
- While students do not receive academic credit for Topic programmes, they may receive an unofficial letter or numerical grade that is an indicator of performance.
- Monitor students’ completion of the final project on an ongoing basis to ensure that students are working on their projects over the course.
- Instructors enter student grades and/or feedback in Canvas each week.
o Programme Quality:
- Participate as needed in meetings with CIEE Centre staff while the programme is in session to report on any student concerns and ensure learning objectives are met.
- Collaborate with CIEE Centre staff and Programme Leaders to ensure effective communication and integration of the participants’ learning experience.
POST-PROGRAMME:
o Ensure all the grades and/or feedback for students are inputted by the end of the programme.
o Provide CIEE with constructive feedback on the curriculum and teaching and learning experience via an online survey.
Eligibility & Position Requirements
o Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching management and marketing with emphasis on sports.
o Master’s degree required, and PhD preferred.
o Experience teaching and/or working with US High School students (ages 14–18) preferred.
o A track record of using experiential teaching methods preferred.
o Site-specific cultural and contextual knowledge preferred.
o Experience working with an LMS (e.g., Canvas) preferred.
o Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a desire to work with high school students.
o Ability and willingness to work as a productive member of a team with the collective goal of creating positive participant experiences.
o Ability to accept, apply, as well as give feedback in a professional manner.
o Outstanding intercultural communications skills.
Candidates must be able to provide proof that they can work full-time in the UK.
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV to Dr. Ashlyn Cudney, CIEE London Academic Director, at acudney@ciee.org
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