Tenure-line Faculty Position in Sport Economics (Open Rank)

The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for tenure-line faculty positions at the level of assistant professor associate professor or professor in the area of sport economics. We seek dynamic and innovative scholars whose work is anchored in this area. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and collaborative faculty dedicated to excellence in research teaching and service.

The primary responsibilities for this position include conducting high-quality impactful research in the area of sport economics using appropriate analytical tools and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. The role entails advising and mentoring students across all academic levels and securing external funding to support research initiatives as appropriate. Additionally selected candidates will collaborate with faculty across disciplines within the School of Kinesiology and other units at the University of Michigan contribute to the development and implementation of the sport management curriculum and engage in service activities within the university professional organizations and the broader community.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in economics applied to a sport or sport business context. Specific areas of research may include but are not limited to the following: sport-anchored development strategies professional and collegiate sports venue financing business analytics for sports industrial organization/antitrust economics and player analytics.

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 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 16 clinical-line faculty 33 part-time and full-time lecturers approximately 1250 undergraduate students and 152 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. Additionally new faculty members will have access to the state-of-the-art core computing and laboratory facilities at the University of Michigan.

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).

The Sport Management program has 26 faculty including 11 tenure-line faculty 6 clinical faculty and 9 lecturers. The breadth of faculty research is reflected in the following centers: the Center for Race & Ethnicity in Sport the Center for Sport Marketing Research the Center for Sports Venues & Real Estate Development the Michigan Center for Sport & Social Responsibility and the Center for Sport & Sustainability.

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 an 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.

A doctoral degree in Sport Management Business Economics or a related field is required. Candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture aligned with our schools core values.

Assistant professor candidates should exhibit promise trajectory and/or achievements suitable for junior faculty at a major research university. At the assistant professor rank candidates should have evidence of:

• scholarly prominence and academic independence or high potential with respect to publishing high-quality peer-reviewed research

• experience and/or willingness to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise;

• reasonable engagement in service (to the industry and/or the academy) and

• the ability to seek and secure external funding.

At the associate and full professor ranks candidates should exceed the expectations outlined at the assistant addition to those requirements candidates should have:

• a consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding

• demonstrate an elevated and consistent profile of scholarly and pedagogical excellence and

• possess the necessary experience and skills that will advance the international reputation of the Sport Management program in the School of Kinesiology.