Assistant​/Associate Professor of Sports Management

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Goldey-Beacom College is eager to add qualified, enthusiastic staff and faculty members to the GBC team. Below you will find a list of employment opportunities we currently have available at our Pike Creek Delaware campus.

Description
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Goldey-Beacom College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Sports Management who will play a leading role in shaping a forward-thinking, industry-connected academic program. This position offers the opportunity to combine teaching excellence, mentorship, and practical engagement with the sports industry—helping students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges.
At GBC, faculty members are educators, mentors, and innovators who empower learners to link knowledge to practice and achieve professional excellence. The ideal candidate will bring both academic depth and hands-on industry experience to prepare students for dynamic careers in sports management and leadership.

Department:Academic Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver High-Impact Teaching:Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate courses in Sports Management with a focus on experiential, applied learning.
• Mentor and Engage:Build strong relationships with students, providing mentorship that supports academic success, professional growth, and career readiness.
• Program Leadership:Collaborate on the development and continuous improvement of a comprehensive Sports Management program that blends theory, data-driven decision-making, and real-world application.
• Industry
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Cultivate partnerships with local, regional, and national sports organizations to expand internship, practicum, and project-based learning opportunities.
• Assessment and Accreditation:Contribute to departmental assessment initiatives and program accreditation processes to maintain GBC’s commitment to academic excellence.
• Teaching Load:Full-time faculty teach eight (8) courses during each academic year.

Qualifications:

• Required:Terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D, or equivalent) in Sports Management, Sports Administration, or a closely related field is preferred. ABD candidates, anticipated dissertation defense, and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum:Master’s degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, or a closely related field with relevant work experience will be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor status.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, particularly across multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, experiential learning, or program innovation.
• Experience working collaboratively within academic and industry environments.
• Familiarity with accreditation, assessment, and outcomes-based education is highly desirable.

Additional Qualifications for the Associate Professor Rank:

• Current appointment at the Associate Professor level or equivalent academic rank.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time teaching experience at a four-year College or University.
• Proven record of teaching and scholarly excellence.
• Applicants will be required to submit their complete dossier supporting their rank, including promotion and evaluation materials.

Compensation:

• Associate Professor:$80,000 – $90,000

Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Provost

FLSA: Exempt

Goldey-Beacom College offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Retirement Plan (403b) in which College contributes 5.5%
• Life & Disability Insurances
• Education benefits for employees, spouses and dependents
• Paid Holidays
• Free weekly meals in dining hall

Application Instructions
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to apply ! Interested applicants must fully complete and sign the employment application. Please submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience and statement of teaching philosophy, a current curriculum vitae, and transcripts with the GBC Application Form. You can upload the transcripts under the Resume Field which should also be utilized for the current curriculum vitae. If you are having any issues with uploading documents, please send them to hr .

Applications must be finalized and signed by 11:59pm on January…