Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 124100
Working Title Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Job Title Assistant Professor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Exercise Sci Physical Ed Wellness
Job Purpose
Teach undergraduate and graduate students in sport administration/sport management courses. The Department of Exercise Science provides undergraduate concentrations in fitness and wellness, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-athletic training, pre-physician assistant, sport administration and physical education teacher licensure and concentrations in adapted physical education, elementary/middle physical education, lifetime wellness and sport management at the master's level.

Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate classes that may include but not limited to exercise and sport psychology, sports ethics, facilities management, legal issues in sport, and sport governance. Teach graduate courses that may include but not limited to sport marketing and promotion, leadership, administration and supervision of sport, facility design and management and risk management. Evaluate current programs and make recommendations for updates and changes. Develop relationships with various entities and individuals in the sport management field. Serve our students, the department, college and university in a supporting and professional manner. Provide leadership in and of the profession of sport management. Initiate and participate in scholarly activities related to the specified field of expertise in an effort to grow the programs and establish a presence in the sport management profession for the university and department. Serve as a faculty mentor to students. Serve on departmental, college and university committees. Serve the profession as appropriate. Pursue external funding. Supervise field experience students.

Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Sport Studies, or related field and eligibility for the rank of assistant professor. Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Sport Management, Sport Administration or Sport Studies. Experience teaching exercise and sport psychology, sports ethics, sport governance, facilities management, legal issues in sport, sport management, sport marketing and promotion, leadership or risk management. Documented experience in designing courses.

Preferred Qualifications
At least three years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Sport Management, Sport Administration or Sport Studies. Documented success in on-line teaching in higher education and related web presence such as blogging or podcasts. Documented work experience in the sport management field, Identified scholarly interest and activity including research, presentations and publications. Documented grant writing potential. Experience in accreditation process. Successful in program evaluation and modification.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin January 2019.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date 10/02/2018
Screening Date 10/16/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant will be required to electronically upload a letter of application that addresses required qualifications and duties, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), teaching philosophy, and complete contact information including email addresses for at least three professional references. Candidate must document teaching experience in a variety of the listed courses by providing course syllabi, course evaluations or other appropriate documentation and demonstrate excellence in teaching by providing course evaluations for one of the following: exercise and sport psychology, sports ethics, sport governance, facilities management, legal issues in sport, sport management, sport marketing and promotion, leadership or risk management. Submission of materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Christy Killman, Chair, Department of Exercise Science, Box 5043, Cookeville, TN 38505. Phone: 931-372-3539. ckillman@tntech.edu.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Student/Teaching Evaluations
2. Sample Syllabus
3. Sample of Recent Research
4. Transcripts 2
5. Transcripts 3
6. Other Documents
7. Other Documents 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have, or will you have by start date, an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Sport Studies, or related field, and eligibility for the rank of assistant professor?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Sport Management, Sport Administration or Sport Studies?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience teaching exercise and sport psychology, sports ethics, sport governance, facilities management, legal issues in sport, sport management, sport marketing and promotion, leadership or risk management?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have documented experience in designing courses?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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