Assistant Professor, Human Performance - IFO (AA28012)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato, invites applications for a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. The role supports the undergraduate and graduate sport management programs through teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate sport management students, advise master's theses, engage in continuing preparation, and provide service to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. The candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate sport management courses and may teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. Instruction may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at additional University locations. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; conduct productive research and mentor students in research; support recruitment, retention, and completion; and may develop external grant funding opportunities. The role also contributes to student success and completion, advances equity in an inclusive environment, expands global impact, incorporates experiential learning into coursework, and collaborates with sport organizations. The Sport Management Program offers B.S. and M.S. degrees and prepares students for careers in professional, intercollegiate, scholastic, and youth sport.

Requirements

Doctorate or terminal degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Business, Education, or Educational Leadership, with a specialization in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or a related area; degree completion must be evidenced by the end of the first semester of employment.
Experience teaching university-level theory classes in sport management or a related teaching background.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.

Nice To Haves

Experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide variety of students.
Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with sport organizations to facilitate experiential learning, research opportunities, and internships.
Ability to teach Sport Finance & Revenue Generation, Financial Aspects of Sport, Analysis of Sport Data, Legal Aspects of Physical Education & Sport, Sport Tourism, and/or Sport Public Relations & Communication, as well as additional courses depending on department needs.
Willingness to lead study abroad opportunities and incorporate global issues into coursework.
Experience incorporating active and experiential learning into coursework.
Ability to initiate and sustain an active research agenda.
Commitment to working individually and collaboratively as a collegial and cooperative team member.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in sport management.
Advise undergraduate and graduate sport management students and advise master's theses.
Engage in scholarship or creative activity and research, continuing preparation and study, and service to the University, community, and discipline.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Conduct research productively and mentor students in research.
Contribute to student recruitment, retention, success, and completion, including by helping create innovative strategies.
Contribute to equity in an inclusive environment and expand global impact.
Incorporate experiential learning into coursework and collaborate with sport organizations.
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction, as assigned.
Potentially teach in other areas as assigned and qualified and develop external grant funding opportunities.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Generous vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.