Assistant Professor of Athletic Leadership

Description

Springfield College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to serve as Program Director for and faculty member in the Athletic Leadership master's program within the Department of Physical Education and Health Education. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment within the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership beginning Fall 2026.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. In the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sports Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building knowledge and skills to navigate their future by challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders.

We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this mission.

Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. The estimated population is approximately 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States.

Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College's homepage atwww.springfieldcollege.edu.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach graduate-level Athletic Administration and/or Coaching Education courses, including Leadership in Athletics Seminar and Athletic Administration. The candidate will serve as the Program Director for the thriving Athletic Leadership master's program, which will involve recruiting and advising students, coordinating fieldwork, engaging alumni, and completing on-going outcomes assessment. Supervision of research for master's and doctoral students will also be incorporated.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Candidates for this position will have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Athletic Administration, Coaching Education, Physical Education, or a related discipline.

* Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and commitment to scholarly and service activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Preference will be given to candidates who can foster development of change agents striving toward more inclusive athletic experiences.

* Background in online teaching and supervision of graduate level research is preferred.