Assistant Professor - Sport Management
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Assistant Professor Sport ManagementAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Health & Human PerformanceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
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Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Research Statement
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
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SUMMARY:
The Department of Health and Human is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for a tenuretrack position in Sport Management within the Department of Health and Human Performance within the College of Education and Human Services. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program contribute to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service to the university and the broader academic and professional community. The position will begin in Fall 2025.
The position is a fulltime 9month tenuretrack position at the Assistant Professor rank. Summer teaching is optional but not guaranteed. The position will primarily serve in the undergraduate Sport and Recreation Management degree and the graduate Sport Management and Athletic Administration concentration under Health Kinesiology and Sports Studies. Faculty at East Texas A&M University are required to show evidence in teaching excellence conduct scholarly activity work cooperatively with others and contribute service to their discipline the university and the community.
As a proud member of The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fastgrowing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cuttingedge research opportunities and outstanding resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research:
- Develop and maintain an independent externally funded research program in sport management.
- Conduct highquality research that results in publications in peerreviewed journals.
- Collaborate with faculty across departments and disciplines to advance the field of sport management.
Teaching:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management and related topics
- Develop innovative course materials and teaching methods to enhance student learning
- Mentor and advise students and coordinate internships
Service:
- Participate in program departmental college and university committees
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with businesses and organizations in the sport management industry
- Engage in service activities within professional organizations
- Lead recruitment and retention efforts for the sport management programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree in Sport Management or a closely related field
- Experience / Knowledge / Skills: The candidate should demonstrate a potential for teaching in the following areas: Sport Management and Athletic Administration. The candidate should demonstrate a potential to establish and pursue research and scholarship.
- Ability to: Multitask and work well as part of a team.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated ability to teach sport management classes at the college/university level (e.g. organizational behavior sport facility management sport law data analytics)
- Demonstrated record of effective teaching in both inperson and online courses
- Experience in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
- A strong record of research accomplishments and publications in sport management or a related field
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
The applicant may be responsible for the supervision of Graduate Assistants and Student Lab Assistants.
WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Competitive Benefits & WorkLife Balance:
- Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance.
- ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
- 1215 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
- Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
Career Growth & Development:
- Access to cuttingedge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence:
- ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
- Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
- First accredited institution to offer a competencybased bachelors degree in criminal justice.
- Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.
StateoftheArt Facilities:
- Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470squarefoot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a stateoftheart simulation hospital and a 1300acre agricultural research farm.
Vibrant Campus Life:
- Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.
Prime Location & Growth:
- Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
