Assistant Professor - Sports Management

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Marketing and Management in the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management with a specialization in Sports Management. The Cofrin School of Business prioritizes teaching excellence, learner success, quality scholarship, engagement with the regional business community, and dedication to collaboration, institutional service, community engagement, and professional service. Professional experience in business or sports-related industries is viewed favorably. We invite applications from candidates whose academic credentials and research record qualify them as a Scholarly Academic under Cofrin School of Business and AACSB guidelines. The successful candidate will join a growing school with expanding enrollment, strong regional partnerships, and a commitment to applied, high-impact learning. This position contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs in Management while supporting the continued development of sports and event management curriculum. Located in one of the nation's most distinctive sports markets, UW–Green Bay provides exceptional opportunities to connect academic programs with professional, collegiate, semi-professional, and community-based sports organizations. The successful candidate will engage regional organizations to develop experiential learning, applied projects, research collaborations, and community partnerships. The successful candidate will enhance UW–Green Bay’s mission-driven commitment to inclusive teaching and foster an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates individuals with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Management, Sport Management, Sport Administration, or a closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited institution by the end of the first academic year. Candidates who have not completed their doctorate by the start date will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral, the title will change to Assistant Professor. The contract will not be renewed if the degree is not conferred by the end of the terminal appointment.
Demonstrated record of scholarly activity appropriate to career stage, including peer-reviewed publications.
Evidence of effective teaching.
Evidence of engagement in institutional, community, or professional service.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in business or sports-related industries is viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with rank, including peer-reviewed publications and collaborative research with faculty and students.
Build and sustain partnerships with regional professional, collegiate, semi-professional, community sports, entertainment, and event organizations.
Participate fully in AACSB accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
Contribute to curriculum innovation and program development within the Cofrin School of Business.
Mentor students in the “transcripts to resumes” program.
Engage in institutional, community, and professional service.
Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in sports management, event management, and general management.

Benefits

Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Several life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
96-130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.