Position Title::

Asst./Assoc. Prof. for Sport Management, and Program Coordinator

Position Number::

000648

Working Title::

Asst./Assoc. Prof. for Sport Management, and Program Coordinator

Full-time or Part-time::

Full Time

Time Limited Position::

No

Number of Vacancies::

1

Department::

Health, Physical and Secondary Education

Posting Number::

0401296

SHRA/EHRA::

EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category::

Professional

Hiring Range::

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency::

Flat Rate

Description of primary duties and responsibilities::

Tenure Track
The Department of Health, Physical & Secondary Education (HPSE) seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management to begin Fall 2023. Primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching undergraduate courses in Sport Management and/or other classes based upon knowledge and expertise. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment that will require teaching, advising, research, and service.

The faculty member will teach courses and serve as the Program Coordinator for the Sport Management program within the Department of Health, Physical and Secondary Education. The faculty responsibilities are teaching undergraduate content and seminar/internship courses in sport management. Courses include but not limited to: Introduction to Sport Management; Sport Governance and Policy; Sport Marketing and communication; Aquatics and Facilities Management; Sport Facility and Event Management; and Legal Aspects of Sports. Other duties will include advising undergraduate students, providing service to the department, school, and university, participating in research, grant writing, and other scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will start work in August 2023.

Description of Work Continued::

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to make the following contributions to the Department of Health, Physical and Secondary Education:

Teaching/Instruction:
Full-time instructional load, teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline of sport management (e.g., Introduction to Sport Management; Sport Governance and Policy; Sport Marketing and communication; Aquatics and Facilities Management; Sport Facility and Event Management; and Legal Aspects of Sports) and/or others as commensurate with degree, experience and department needs.

Serve as a mentor/advisor for students in the major and involve them in undergraduate research activities and community service initiatives within Sport Management.

Scholarship:
Engage in scholarship and community service appropriate to the discipline.

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop professionally.

• Publications – peer reviewed scholarship
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Grant writing and application
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service or development activities

Service:
Serve on school, college, and university committees as assigned.

Professional and Public Service is a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:

• Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
• Membership and participation in community organizations
• Other significant services to the community
  
  

Serve as the Program Coordinator for the Sport Management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements::

• An earned doctorate in Health and Physical Education, or a related field is required.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and a desire to prepare outstanding teachers, evidence of scholarly endeavors and a record of professional and community involvement/service are expected. We seek candidates with K-12 Health and Physical Education teaching experience, teaching in a college/university teacher preparation program, and in supervising clinical experience candidates. This position requires a commitment to strong K-16 relationships and to working in a diverse workplace.

Preferred Qualifications::

• 3 years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate sport management courses
• Experience advising and supervising students
• A demonstrated pattern of excellent teaching, student mentorship and engagement, and committed service
• Experience with sport management program development, evaluation, and COSMA accreditation
• An established research agenda in sport management and demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
• Willingness to work collaboratively on research projects and grants
• Experience with grant writing and success with securing intra/extramural funding
• Relevant industry experience with significant industry contacts

Open Until Filled::

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement::

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).


Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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