GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Assistant Professor of Sports Management position is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month position. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, completely online, and/or weekend classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and hold regular office hours. The faculty member must demonstrate a strong commitment to staying current in… sports management and its instructional program, and be willing to incorporate appropriate technology into sports management instruction. All faculty members must adhere to the policies and procedures set by the university.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities and duties are to perform tasks in the area of University Sports Management that include but are not limited to the following:
• Teach 9 credit hours per semester of lower and higher-level sports management courses.
• Take on a leadership role in departmental activities, including participating in new curriculum development, mentoring, and advising students. Design and implement innovative curriculum strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and effective teaching strategies.
• Plan and develop new classes, prepare course materials, quizzes, exams, and assignments, and assist in team-teaching courses.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Advise undergraduate students and establish student research projects and graduate internships.
• Support student success through clear communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Maintain professional currency and contribute to a collaborative culture across the University to meet professional expectations.
• Utilize computers and other modern technologies in the daily classroom setting.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem-solving practices, acquiring relevant information, appropriately using technology and other resources, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically, and adapting communication for the audience.
• Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, or educational backgrounds.
Qualifications:
• Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Sports Management or a closely related discipline.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
• Proficiency in active and collaborative learning and use of instructional technology.
• Prior college-level teaching is expected and online teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of success or potential for success in scholarship, grant procurement, and publication is expected.
• Experience with Quality Matters standards for online teaching is preferred.
• The employee should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching.
Application Procedure:
To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be received by August 1, 2024. The screening will continue until the position is filled.
Please include the following in PDF format:
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references
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