Assistant​/Associate Professor in Sports Management

Overview

Job

Location:

Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time:
Full Time

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Sports Management. The primary responsibilities include teaching courses such as Sports Management, Sport Analytics, Management of Sport Organizations, Financial Management of Sports Organizations, Sports Law, Sports Event Planning, and Current and Emerging issues in Sports;

developing and updating curriculum; teaching and advising undergraduate students in the sports management program; engaging in scholarly activity and research; and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and the profession. The position also requires advising and mentoring students; developing and maintaining a scholarly research and publication agenda; and service to the academic unit and the College. Applicants are encouraged to solicit external funding through grants and other sources.

• Teaching – 60%:
  Developing and updating curriculum; teaching and advising undergraduate students in the Sports Management Program; manage courses through systematic use of syllabi; keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades; adopt and implement common course objectives; attend faculty orientation prior to the beginning of the semester; participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Scholarship and Research – 30%:
  Engaging in scholarly activity and research.
• Service – 10%:
  Providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

An earned doctorate in Sports Management, Sports Administration, or a closely related field. Applicants should have an established research agenda and the ability to seek external funding.

• Assistant Professor: An early-career faculty member with a terminal degree in the discipline, showing potential for national/international recognition, demonstrated teaching excellence, and understanding of service to the program, department, and college.
• Associate Professor: A mid-career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent, with a focused research/scholarship agenda and evidence of impact in knowledge-base or practice, outstanding teaching, and substantial service.

• Consistent with SACSCOC requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

Experience in an established Sports Management program and in developing curriculum and courses in the field of study is preferred.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in the offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment (FTE) is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and are subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Faculty may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program after more than 6 months of full-time employment.

Are you ready to join a winning college team? The College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University has experienced rapid student growth and a commitment to preparing future educators, counselors, and leaders. The college emphasizes high-impact work in the community and engagement with the broader society.

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