Academic Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Analytics
Academic Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Analytics
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Responsibilities also include producing relevant and reliable assessment tools conducting routine assessments to evaluate student progress maintaining accurate records of student performance and collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development and program initiatives. Beyond instructional duties the role requires participation in program and school meetings service activities and professional development as well as engagement in scholarship activities broadly defined. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the programs needs as well as the candidates expertise and prior experience. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the Sport Management program by preparing students for success in the dynamic sports industry. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with education experience and qualifications.
About the School and University:
The University of Michigan is a leading public university and one of the worlds preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. In Fall 2023 the National Academy of Kinesiology ranked the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan as the #1 Kinesiology program in the US. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 40 tenure-line faculty 12 clinical-line faculty 25 part and full-time lecturers approximately 1200 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students. The school is home to some of the countrys top academic programs focusing on movement science applied exercise science athletic training and sport management.
In winter 2021 the school moved into a newly renovated state-of-the-art academic and research building (Kinesiology Building) that is located in the heart of the University of Michigans main campus. The $120M renovation project expands the School of Kinesiologys research classroom and office space to approximately 189000 gross sq. ft. The research space includes a 9800 sq. ft. biomechanics research suite a 9000 sq. ft. wet lab research suite a 5000 sq. ft. neuro research center a 1700 sq. ft. vivarium and a 3500 sq. ft. clinical testing suite and exercise research center. In addition new faculty will have access to the state-of-the-art core computing and laboratory facilities at the University of Michigan.
The School celebrates and is committed to the ideals of diversity equity and inclusion and believes that they enrich the learning environment and enhance the schools innovation and overall productivity; review more detail about our diversity commitment here.
About Sport Management:
Sport Management at the University of Michigan is recognized as a top program in the country. The University of Michigan was rated the number two college for sport management in the U.S. by Niche (2021).
Sport Management has 580 undergraduate and 67 graduate students. The school offers the following degrees in Sport Management: Bachelor of Arts Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. The program prepares students for careers in the global sport industry with a curriculum that explores the management of the sport enterprise (from organizational marketing financial economical legal urban planning and sociocultural perspectives).
Sport Management students at the University of Michigan have the valuable opportunity to lead and participate in student-run campus organizations including the Michigan Sport Business Conference the premier undergraduate-run sport business conference in the U.S.
Upon graduation many of our students will begin careers at sport organizations and corporate businesses while others will pursue postgraduate studies in business law accounting and urban planning. Our graduates work in the front offices of the NFL NBA NHL MLB and MLS; with professional sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings New York Mets and Milwaukee Bucks; within agencies like Creative Artists Agency Wasserman and Endeavor; and with industry-leading organizations like ESPN the NCAA The New York Times Nike and many more.
The Sport Management program has an administrative structure that includes a program chair and director/associate program chair. The program maintains an external Advisory Board in order to develop and nurture connections with leaders in the sport industry. The Advisory Board contributes to our vision of achieving excellence in sport business education.
Required Qualifications:
- A masters degree and / or a doctoral degree in a related field
- At least three years of professional experience in sport management data analytics statistics or a closely related field
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software and tools such as Excel R Python SQL and Tableau
- Experience applying analytical methods to solve real-world problems in sport and leveraging data to make evidence-based decisions
- The ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and industry partners and contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with the schools core values
Desired Qualifications:
- Five or more years of professional experience in sport management data analytics statistics or a closely related field
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level including experience using technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes
- A network of contacts within the sport industry that can be leveraged for the benefit of the program and students
Employment Type
Full Time
