Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Sport Management, Department of Kinesiology - College of Health Sciences

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of sport management education in one of the nation's most dynamic sport markets. Nashville's booming sport industry provides unparalleled opportunities for student internships, faculty research partnerships, and program innovation. Our growing programs currently serve 35-40 undergraduate students (with potential for 60) and 15-20 graduate students (with potential for 40), offering significant room for program development and student impact.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD) and/or Juris Doctor (JD) highly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in sport management education and practice
Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student mentoring
Alignment with Lipscomb University's Christian mission, values, and Centering Core
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with sport management program accreditation processes
Industry experience in professional or collegiate sport organizations
Demonstrated research productivity in sport management (excluding sport psychology)
Experience with curriculum development and program innovation
Knowledge of current trends in sport analytics and technology
Established connections within the sport industry

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses including Sport Law, NIL & Intellectual Properties, Introduction to Coaching, Facility and Event Management, and other sport management core courses
Supervise practicum and internship experiences for undergraduate students
Contribute to graduate sport analytics program instruction as needed
Develop innovative course offerings and potential concentrations/tracks for both undergraduate and graduate programs
Maintain excellence in teaching with a 4/4 course load (fall/spring)
Serve as the primary point of contact and "face" of the undergraduate Sport Management program
Provide comprehensive academic advising and career mentoring for sport management students
Lead student recruitment efforts and program promotion activities
Foster student professional development and industry connections
Lead COSMA (Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) accreditation efforts from initial stages through completion
Conduct curriculum mapping, documentation preparation, and accreditation site visit coordination
Collaborate with department leadership on strategic program development and growth initiatives
Represent the program at professional conferences and industry events
Maintain scholarly productivity appropriate for tenure-track expectations (teaching-focused position)
Pursue research in any area of sport management (excluding sport psychology)
Leverage Nashville's sport industry for research partnerships and applied projects
Engage with professional and collegiate sport organizations in the Nashville area
Participate in departmental, college, and university committee assignments
Contribute to the university's mission through adherence to Lipscomb's values and Centering Core
Engage with local sport industry professionals and organizations