New job Visiting Assistant Professor in Sport Mangement in North Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor in Sport Mangement
Company : Guilford College
Salary : Details not provided
Location : North Carolina
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Guilford College Department of Sport Studies invites applications for a full time faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Sports Management to begin August 2021. This is a one-year appointment. As the department grows, the possibility exists that the contract length could be extended. The Department is pursuing someone with the expertise to teach topics such as sport finance, sport marketing, sport communication, facility design, organization & administration of sport & exercise programs, sport sociology, and other topics in the major. The College also welcomes individuals with an integrated perspective reflecting the intersection of sport management and other sub-disciplines of kinesiology (e.g., fitness/recreation management). Candidates should possess a doctoral degree (or have ABD status) in sport management or a related field; candidates with a masters degree in sports management looking to pursue teaching will also be considered.
Candidates’ primary interest must be in teaching undergraduates. The teaching load is 3/3, the equivalent of 12-credit hours per semester. Candidates should have demonstrated classroom teaching success, ability to service diverse populations, and relevant work experience. Department-related responsibilities include (a) teaching courses in sport management and related areas of expertise; (b) if interested, help foster internship opportunities; and © assisting ongoing assessment and revision of the sport management curriculum with faculty in the department.
We wholeheartedly support Guilford College’s stated priority of being anti-racist and diverse. We specifically encourage applicants with identities, abilities and experiences that are underrepresented in higher education.
A selective liberal arts college founded in 1837 by the Society of Friends and enrolling approximately 1600 students (a combination of traditional-aged and older adults), Guilford College seeks applicants from people representative of diversity based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, ethnicity, religion, national origin, career and life experiences, socio-economic background, geographic roots, as well as members of the Society of Friends. EOE/AA. Additional information about the college may be found at http://www.guilford.edu.
The Sport Management Program, founded by Herb Appenzeller, at Guilford College was one of the first in the nation. Greensboro is known as “Tournament Town” due to the numerous local, regional, and national athletic events and tournaments hosted. Sport management students have interned locally with organizations such as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Greensboro Coliseum and Aquatics Center, Greensboro Sports Commission, two MLB teams, and four NCAA Division I athletic teams. Greensboro offers unique opportunities outside of its metropolitan area due to its close proximity to Charlotte (80 miles) and Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill – 80 miles).
Candidates should send a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three references to Craig Eilbacher, Professor of Sport Studies, through https://guilford.peopleadmin.com by June 1, 2021. Hard copies of application materials will not be accepted. Please refer any questions to Craig Eilbacher at [email protected].
Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.
As an institution that is grounded in the relentless pursuit of core values that include equality and justice for all, the College adheres to Title IX and to all other federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in private institutions of higher education.
Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. The prohibition on discrimination applies to any and all educational program or activities that Guilford College operates, including but not limited to admissions policies; educational programs; scholarships, loans, and other financial aid; and athletic and other school-administered programs, services, and activities. The prohibition on discrimination also applies to applicants or employees with respect to employment.
For additional information related to our nondiscrimination and Title IX policies and procedures, visit Guilford College’s online policy library at: https://www.guilford.edu/sites/default/files/2018-09/Employee%20Handbook%202017%20v8_09-27-2018.pdf. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, contact Human Resources at 336-316-2134 or email us at [email protected].
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About the College: *Founded in 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers), Guilford College is a selective four-year liberal arts college
located on a 335-acre campus in Greensboro, NC. Known for its challenging,
socially engaged programs in the arts, humanities, business, policy, and
sport studies, social sciences, natural science and mathematics, Guilford
is an intentionally diverse, inclusive community where students and faculty
collaborate critically and creatively to address complex issues and
problems with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives.