What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Sport Management position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
The School of Marketing is located in the College of Business & Economic Development (CBED) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). USM is categorized as a Carnegie R1 research institution. The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.
To ensure full consideration, completed application materials (including (1) a letter of application for the position that speaks to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of research philosophy, (5) unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring); and (6) three references should be submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of November 15, 2024. Questions should be directed to Dr. Chris Croft, Search Committee Chair, at chris.croft@usm.edu.
Job Summary
The School of Marketing invites candidates to apply for the Assistant Professor of Sport Management (Tenure-Track) position beginning August 2025, subject to funding. The position will support our Sport Management BSBA program, Sport Management MS program, and Sport Security Management Graduate Certificate. Applicants with teaching experience/interest in sport law, sport finance, and sport analytics are especially encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach three courses (9 hours) per semester (or equivalent). Teaching assignments will support the Sport Management BSBA and MS degrees and Sport Security Management certificate; and may include a variety of Sport Management and business courses.
- Display quality teaching (both online and in-person) with an emphasis on applied learning in Sport Law, Sport Finance, Sport Analytics, and additional subject areas, as needed.
- Engage in an active research agenda and produce research that meets quality standards set by the school and college per AACSB guidelines.
- Foster strong industry connections.
- Contribute to service activity, including, committee work, recruitment, mentoring students, supporting undergraduate research, and other official activities, that contributes to the mission/vision of the program, school, college, and university.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
