Assistant Professor of Sport Management Job at Roanoke College, Salem, VA

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  • Roanoke College
  • Salem, VA

Job Description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

The School of Business, Economics, and Analytics seeks qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Professor of Sport Management position beginning in August 2025. Teaching duties include Introduction to Sport Management, Sport Consumer Behavior and Marketing, the major capstone course, and potentially courses in the general studies curriculum. Upon approval, some of these courses may be taught online.

Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. (or ABD, expected by August 2025) in Sport Management or a related field and teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA) in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are fully committed to our strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

For full consideration, please submit a complete application by December 1, 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teaching : Develop and deliver undergraduate courses in sport management. The candidate may also be asked to teach courses in the general education curriculum. There is an option to teach some courses online upon approval.
  • Internship Program : Coordinate and manage the sport management internship program, including establishing partnerships with local and regional sport organizations, supervising student placements, and evaluating student performance.
  • Student Advising : Serve as the main advisor for sport management majors, providing guidance on academic and career planning, and addressing student queries and concerns.
  • Research : Engage in scholarly research and publication in the field of sport management.
  • Service : Participate in departmental, college, and professional service activities.

Qualifications:

  • Education : A Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field.
  • Experience : Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience in coordinating internship programs and advising students is highly desirable.
  • Skills : Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. A cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy, research interests, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity. Please place a heavy emphasis on your teaching philosophy.
  2. A current curriculum vitae.
  3. Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
  4. Contact information for two references.
  5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, sample syllabi).

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Start Date: August 2025

Job Tags

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