Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
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Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management beginning in August 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the newly developed Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management. Beginning this August of 2024 the degree is offered in both inperson and in online modalities and is already becoming a highgrowth academic major on the SMC campus. This opportunity allows the candidate to build an academic program at its early stages an opportunity few will have in a career.
Responsibilities include a broad contribution to the program and college by teaching four undergraduate courses per semester engaging in curriculum development participating in campus committees and involvement with other collegewide events. Although the primary method of instruction is facetoface some online courses may be required based on the needs of the department. The program does not have a specific emphasis therefore the candidate will be required to teach across several areas in the sport management discipline. The most competitive candidates will have a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; experience with firstgeneration nontraditional and/or traditionally underserved student populations; and a commitment to teaching excellence.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing academic program in a welcoming collegiate environment that values innovative education. Class sizes typically range from 15 30 students which allows instructors to be creative with course delivery and for students to receive more individualized attention. Additionally Spartanburg Methodist College is ideally located in the Upstate South Carolina area and is convenient to Atlanta Charlotte Asheville and Greenville. Spartanburg is also a great place to live and work and offers a wide variety of activities while maintaining the best qualities of a smaller community. Our city of only 38000 people is home to seven colleges and universities which add a variety of education and cultural opportunities to a community that already supports multiple music venues and theater companies a ballet a symphony and a variety of dining experiences. We also enjoy a relatively temperate and sunny climate that allows residents to enjoy the many outdoor activities in the area nearly yearround. Spartanburg is routinely mentioned in Best Places to Live lists in national publications; was named South Carolinas first Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; and is served by a Chamber of Commerce that recently received national recognition for its outstanding work in the community.
Qualifications for this position include:
A Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related and relevant discipline (ABD with identified completion date will also be considered).
Please submit the following to apply:
A cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and qualifications
A statement of teaching philosophy
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire)
The names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on October 15th.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Curt Laird Provost and Executive Vice President at
About the College: Founded in 1911 Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first coop school in the nation SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution the college launched its first bachelors degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly adding new programs and consistently evaluating operations because of a campuswide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today the colleges emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelors degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting hiring and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalEVerify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
Responsibilities include a broad contribution to the program and college by teaching four undergraduate courses per semester engaging in curriculum development participating in campus committees and involvement with other collegewide events. Although the primary method of instruction is facetoface some online courses may be required based on the needs of the department. The program does not have a specific emphasis therefore the candidate will be required to teach across several areas in the sport management discipline. The most competitive candidates will have a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; experience with firstgeneration nontraditional and/or traditionally underserved student populations; and a commitment to teaching excellence.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing academic program in a welcoming collegiate environment that values innovative education. Class sizes typically range from 15 30 students which allows instructors to be creative with course delivery and for students to receive more individualized attention. Additionally Spartanburg Methodist College is ideally located in the Upstate South Carolina area and is convenient to Atlanta Charlotte Asheville and Greenville. Spartanburg is also a great place to live and work and offers a wide variety of activities while maintaining the best qualities of a smaller community. Our city of only 38000 people is home to seven colleges and universities which add a variety of education and cultural opportunities to a community that already supports multiple music venues and theater companies a ballet a symphony and a variety of dining experiences. We also enjoy a relatively temperate and sunny climate that allows residents to enjoy the many outdoor activities in the area nearly yearround. Spartanburg is routinely mentioned in Best Places to Live lists in national publications; was named South Carolinas first Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; and is served by a Chamber of Commerce that recently received national recognition for its outstanding work in the community.
Qualifications for this position include:
A Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related and relevant discipline (ABD with identified completion date will also be considered).
Please submit the following to apply:
A cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and qualifications
A statement of teaching philosophy
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire)
The names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on October 15th.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Curt Laird Provost and Executive Vice President at
About the College: Founded in 1911 Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first coop school in the nation SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution the college launched its first bachelors degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly adding new programs and consistently evaluating operations because of a campuswide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today the colleges emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelors degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting hiring and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalEVerify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
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