Faculty Position in Sport Business

The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University (BVU) seeks a dynamic teacher who is committed to excellence in undergraduate sport business education. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in the sport business curriculum such as sport management, sport marketing, sport law, and facility and event management. The successful candidate will also teach other courses in the business core and business general education consistent with their credentials and interests. The new faculty member will serve as lead faculty in the sport business program, working collaboratively to develop and guide the program. The position is flexible either as a tenure-track or a term contract position, depending on the successful candidate’s credentials. The start date is August 2025.

The Business major in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is designed to develop in students strong analytical, interpersonal, and professional skills grounded in a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through internships, practicums, travel, interaction with industry professionals, attendance at professional conferences, and partnering with faculty on research. Additional hands-on experience can be gained through engaging with the Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship.

The Harold Walter Siebens Forum and the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business completed a $15.1 million renovation project to include state-of-the-art classrooms, a trading lab, and refreshed office, gathering, and dining spaces. The Harold Walter Siebens School of Business is an endowed school whose generous donors make it possible to support excellent value-added learning and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Teach 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester
  • Deliver an innovative problem-based curriculum in sport business, the business core, and general education.
  • Work to incorporate experiential learning opportunities into classes and the student experience
  • Practice quality interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Interact effectively with students and colleagues, function as an independent professional leading the sport business program, and also work effectively as a member of the HWSSOB team
  • Possess the ability and willingness to work with diverse populations
  • Supervise, mentor, and advise students and student organizations
  • Remain active and current in the field through professional development activities
  • Able to effectively engage in University service such as committee work, participation in departmental projects, and academic advising
  • Assist in the recruitment of students to the University
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Master’s Degree in Sport Business or a closely related field (non-tenure track). 
  • Ability to teach a variety of courses in the sport business and business curricula
  • Ability to teach, advise, and guide the professional development of students.
  • Ability to build connections with professionals in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Ph.D. in Sport Business or closely related field (tenure track, or non-tenure track, depending on candidate’s qualifications and interests)
  • Experience teaching at the post-secondary/university level
  • Experience teaching courses in face-to-face and online settings
  • Relevant professional experience in sport business

BVU offers a supportive and collaborative academic community. Join us in shaping the next generation of sport business professionals.

This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa, and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please submit:

• a letter of application detailing your qualifications and interest in the position
• graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable with application; official copies will be required for appointment),
• Curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught
• Contact information for three professional references (including title, address, e-mail address and phone number).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.  Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.

Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to a quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward in order to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

In Storm Lake, you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at BVU.edu/StormLake.