Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Administration
About The Position
Belmont University is seeking a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Administration for a tenure-track faculty position. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and contributing to college and university service. The position requires completing 24 workload hours per academic year, engaging in scholarly activity and professional development, managing online grading systems, and maintaining office hours. The university is particularly interested in candidates who can collaborate on course design and teach interdisciplinary courses within their general education program.
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
- Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
- Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- A terminal degree in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or closely related field. ABD Candidates will be considered; however, the degree must be completed prior to the start date of appointment.
- Completion of a background check satisfactory to the University.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to teach in the new undergraduate Athlete & Brand Management concentration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate Sport Administration courses.
- Provide academic advising and student mentoring.
- Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
- Participate in departmental and university committee work.
- Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
- Participate in a local church and the community.
- Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
- Manage online grading system.
- Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- Collaborate in course design and teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Benefits
- Tenure Track (Faculty)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
