AST PROF

Job no: 541569

Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Social/Behavioral Science

Department:  - HH-SPM ADMIN-INSTRUCTION

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AST PROF

An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required. Candidates should have experience in conducting high-impact research, publishing in top sport management journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

Job Description:

The Department of Sport Management (SPM) at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for one, full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This is an on-campus position (not remote).

We are seeking candidates who will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional services.

An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required. Candidates should have experience in conducting high-impact research, publishing in top sport management journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

We seek applicants with expertise in sport-related data analytics, including business, marketing, social media, performance, and/or geospatial applications. Candidates should be prepared to conduct and teach quantitative and computational research using modern analytical methods and tools. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in R and/or Python and experience with one or more of the following: statistical modeling or machine learning, data visualization, SQL and relational databases, geospatial analysis, web scraping or APIs, and reproducible research workflows.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals and successfully pursue external funding to support their scholarship.

The Department of Sport Management is committed to excellence and impact through (a) innovative, socially impactful research; (b) the preparation and training of future industry and academic professionals; (c) engaging with the community, and (d) shaping the future of sport management. The department includes 9 instructional and 8 tenured or tenure-track faculty, who are supported by award winning advisory and administrative staff.

Across residential and online programs, SPM reaches more than 900 students (over 600 undergraduate majors, 350 master’s students, and 14 PhD students). The Sport Management online program was one of the first in the country and is a thriving part of the department. Our website ( https://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/spm/ ) expands upon our research and teaching activities.

The University of Florida is one of the top ranked Public Universities in the United States1 and is Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. With an enrollment of over 61,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes.

There is a vibrant culture of research, with over $1 billion in research expenditures last fiscal year. The UF campus is in…