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Job Title: Assistant-Associate Professor of Sport Management
Department: School of Business and Technology
Reports To: Dean, School of Business and Technology
Job Type: This is a full time, exempt position.
General Description:
William Woods University is accepting applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions to teach sports management courses to undergraduate students. Teaching areas may include introduction to sport management, sports law, sports ethics, sports marketing, global sport environment, management of athletics, economics and financial management of sport, social science in sport, sport psychology, event and facility management, and other related courses. The contracted teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with the opportunity to teach summer and intercession courses.
Full-time faculty are expected to participate in faculty and campus committees, attend faculty assemblies and school meetings, and conduct program and class assessments in accordance with standards developed by the University and outside accrediting entities. Faculty are also expected to develop educational programs to be presented to the campus at large as part of the University LEAD program and to attend such programs sponsored by other faculty in the university.
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Teach sports management and other relevant coursework in the classroom and online modalities.
· Assist students with academic advising.
· Assist in internship supervision, including identifying opportunities, mentoring, and evaluating sport management internships.
· Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses that meet the needs of students and accreditation requirements.
· Participate in the development of assessments and evaluation of courses and the program for continuing improvement.
· Maintain professional development according to personal and professional needs.
· Develop strategies to create collaborative partnerships that enhance student experiences.
· Assist in recruitment efforts for the program by participating in university recruitment events and communicating with interested students.
· Responsible for maintaining relationships with alumni of the program.
· Assist with program external accreditation reporting.
· Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
· A master's degree in sports management, sports leadership, or a directly related discipline (with at least 18 graduate credit hours in sports management) is required.
· A doctoral degree in sports management, sports leadership, or a related discipline is desired but not required. ABDs with a documented completion date may be considered.
· Ability to perform teaching, administrative, and clerical duties independently to fulfill the program's goals and objectives within the overall mission of the department, the school, and the university.
· Teaching experience at a higher educational institution is preferred.
· Demonstrated commitment to professional development, strong work ethic, and a commitment to working well with others.
· Work within an online modality and develop course curricula.
· Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with integrating instructional technology into classroom experiences.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 9-month position, which may begin as soon as July 2024 and will continue into the 2024/2025 academic year. This position will be open until filled.
Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references (one being a supervisor).
William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.
Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.
With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system.
William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.
William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
