What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Sport Management position at University of New Haven?
Assistant Professor in Sport Management
Who We Are
The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
The Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Department in the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August of 2025.
You Will
This position includes undergraduate and graduate level of teaching, service, and research expectations along with a responsibility to take an active role in student development, creating experiential learning opportunities and maintaining/strengthening industry relationships. The successful candidate for this position will work collaboratively with faculty across the business disciplines, and will have willingness/ability to mentor students through regional and national competitions and chaperone students at various professional development experiences off campus. Priority will be accorded to applicants with versatility in teaching areas and potential in active scholarship suitable for the AACSB accredited College of Business. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
You Need
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related field. We are seeking candidates with teaching interests in two or more of the following fields: revenue generation in sport, sport finance, sport marketing, consumer behavior in sport, event and venue management, and sport analytics. Strong applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching various topics both at undergraduate and graduate levels. Applied teaching experience is highly valued.
A strong research potential is required for the Tenure Track position at the Pompea College of Business. All candidates are required to submit a comprehensive research statement and evidence of strong potential for scholarly work as part of their application.
Candidates should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence. All faculty members are expected to engage in student-focused activities such as advising and career mentoring. As an AACSB accredited institution, faculty members are expected to engage in service activities and maintain an active record of relevant scholarship.
Application Instructions
Application packets should include:
What’s In It For You
Who We Are
The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
The Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Department in the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August of 2025.
You Will
This position includes undergraduate and graduate level of teaching, service, and research expectations along with a responsibility to take an active role in student development, creating experiential learning opportunities and maintaining/strengthening industry relationships. The successful candidate for this position will work collaboratively with faculty across the business disciplines, and will have willingness/ability to mentor students through regional and national competitions and chaperone students at various professional development experiences off campus. Priority will be accorded to applicants with versatility in teaching areas and potential in active scholarship suitable for the AACSB accredited College of Business. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
You Need
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related field. We are seeking candidates with teaching interests in two or more of the following fields: revenue generation in sport, sport finance, sport marketing, consumer behavior in sport, event and venue management, and sport analytics. Strong applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching various topics both at undergraduate and graduate levels. Applied teaching experience is highly valued.
A strong research potential is required for the Tenure Track position at the Pompea College of Business. All candidates are required to submit a comprehensive research statement and evidence of strong potential for scholarly work as part of their application.
Candidates should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence. All faculty members are expected to engage in student-focused activities such as advising and career mentoring. As an AACSB accredited institution, faculty members are expected to engage in service activities and maintain an active record of relevant scholarship.
Application Instructions
Application packets should include:
- A cover letter.
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
- A research statement that outlines your research interests and objectives.
- A teaching statement encompassing:
- Your areas of teaching interest.
- Your teaching philosophy that details your plan for fostering an inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds, with an emphasis on classroom instruction, student guidance, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Evidence of Teaching - Sample teaching evaluations
- Evidence of Research – Sample publications
- Minimum of 2-3 references, as per the specific requirements mentioned in the job posting.
What’s In It For You
- Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
- Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
- Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
- Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
- Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable
- The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.
