Assistant/Associate Professor Sports Management

Description

Greenville University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Sports Management faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2024. The successful candidate will provide an experiential learning environment that is innovative and relevant.  Offering a bachelor’s degrees in sports management, the department participates in a highly energetic and synergistic academic environment. The career focused curriculum aims to equip creative problem-solvers, communicators, and collaborators. The selected candidate must provide evidence of a vibrant Christian faith, clearly understand and internalize the mission of Greenville University, and articulate the value of Christian higher education.

The primary foci are teaching excellence and mission alignment. In cooperation with other faculty in the department and school, the candidate will develop and deliver innovative courses at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate will be able to grow and nurture community partnerships to further develop experiential learning opportunities for students. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide supervision and guidance of sport management internships. The modality is primarily face-to-face. A passion for working with undergraduate students in the Christian higher education setting is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF FACULTY: 

1. Teach 12-13 credit per fall and spring semesters.

2. Serve as Sports Management program director. 

3. Contribute to the development of current and future programs.

4. Operate computer technologies relevant to the discipline to cover face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line course formats. 

5. Supervise and advise students. 

6. Perform University service including committee work as assigned. 

7. Engage in department and campus service activities.

8. Participate in professional development, including faith development, pedagogy, grant writing, and research activities.

9. Assist with recruiting and marketing activities to build student awareness of the major, and student retention efforts.

10. Commit to the development and execution of experiential learning opportunities.

11. Excellent teaching skills and practical experience in the related course material is expected.

12. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to relate complex concepts to diverse audiences, and demonstrated cultural competency.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Ph.D. degree Sport Management or closely related fields is preferred. 
• Consideration will be given to candidates holding a master’s degree in a related field, with industry experience and teaching experience. 
• Experience in college-level teaching and scholarship is highly desired. 
• The successful candidate will have content expertise and teaching passion to develop the creative minds of undergraduate students in the sport management disciplines within a Christian worldview.

APPLICATIONS: Click Apply and include the following: (1) evidence of preparation for this position (a complete CV with degrees earned, teaching experience, and professional interests); (2) a statement of philosophy of Christian higher education; (3) a statement of personal faith journey and commitment; (4) higher education transcripts; and (5) names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be reviewed once all components have been received. 

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position will start in August 2024.

Address transcripts or application materials not submitted online to:

Human Resources

Greenville University

315 East College Avenue 

Greenville, IL 62246-0159

hr@greenville.edu 

Greenville University's Mission:

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY: The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40 denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu.

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).