Assistant Professor of Sport Management

REPORTS TO: DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIED

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Sport Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaches courses at the undergraduate level across the sport management curriculum (specifically the sport business aspects)

- Teaches additional business-related courses in areas of qualification and interest.

- Aids in the development of curriculum to expand sport management and sport studies offerings.

- Participates in department-level planning and development activities.

- Develops professional networks, including community and institutional relationships, to form partnerships and enhance internship and experiential learning opportunities for students as well as potential job opportunities.

- Provides academic and career advising of students.

- Provides instruction at the undergraduate level using collaborative, instructional technology, and innovative methods.

- Provides assessment of students and supports College assessment needs.

- Continues expanding knowledge base with continued professional development.

- Provides general service to the College, including college and faculty committee assignments.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

- Doctorate in Sport Management (or closely related fields like Sport Studies, Sport Administration/Business, etc.). ABD and Masters (with experience) considered.

- In-person teaching required

- College level teaching experience

- Sport, Recreation, Wellness, or Leisure Industry experience a plus

- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment.

- Growth mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.

- Creative, strategic, and thoughtful.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTE:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest (which includes a statement of teaching philosophy), CV, and three professional references.