Job Description
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University seeks a highly accomplished faculty leader tenurable at the full professor rank to envision start and manage a new highimpact research institute focused on innovation in sport. The College will soon be transitioned to the Falk College of Sport reflecting Syracuse Universitys strategic emphasis on sport as a primary focus of interdisciplinary scholarship academic programs and student experiences across campus. Outstanding faculty candidates will assist with the development and oversight of an institute that will drive research excellence and innovation in sport and health outcomes and integrate expertise in sport business digital media and technology among other areas of academic focus. Included in this effort will be a plan for the integration of existing and new Ph.D. programs into the research activities of the institute. As Director the faculty member will also foster industrybased connections and partnerships to help solve pressing industry challenges and provide a platform to share the most current research findings in sport.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and lead a new research institute focused on innovation in sport in collaboration with the Dean of Falk College its faculty and other University partners Integrate PhD students (new and existing) into the research activities of the newly formed research institute Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels based on expertise and need Facilitate industrybased connections and partnerships to catalyze innovation in the form of research opportunities for students and faculty consulting projects to solve pressing industryrelated and societal challenges and knowledge translation. Promote and share Institute work with external partners Develop an Institute strategy and longterm funding plan with the Dean of Falk College and its leadership team including Department Chairs.
Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. and an outstanding scholarly record of extramurally funded research in one or more of the research institutes areas of emphasis: sport business human performance across the lifespan sport technology and innovation or community sport and wellness.
Required Experience:
Director