Assistant Professor in Sport Management
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2107P Working Title Assistant Professor in Sport Management Department COE-Kinesiology About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About The College/Unit/Department
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full‐time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T. and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, sport management, exercise science, and health and physical education. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly accomplishments, teaching excellence, and service to their professional disciplines. The Department has exceptional facilities in the Ramsey Center located on the main campus in Athens, Georgia. Additional information about the Department can be found at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/kinesiology/.
THE COLLEGE: As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.
Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http://www.georgia.gov/).
College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/kinesiology/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/18/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants Should Submit All Of The Following
• A letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities and required qualifications of the position as described above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement (2-page maximum).
• Teaching statement (2-page maximum).
• Electronic copies of three recent research articles published or in review. (Combined into one PDF.)
• The contact information for three references will be collected as part of the application process. Letters of reference may be requested directly through the application system as part of the search process.
References of only the finalists will only be checked.
Applications will begin to be reviewed upon receipt. All applications received by October 19, 2024 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­are assured of full consideration. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Steve Salaga at salaga@uga.edu .
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in sport management or a related field by the start date.
Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in the area of sport management to begin August 1, 2025. The Department seeks to hire a motivated faculty member with research and teaching interests broadly positioned in the business of sport. The Department is open to applicants from a variety of specializations to include, but not be limited to: management and organizational studies, strategy, marketing, consumer behavior, policy and governance, economics, analytics, or research methodology.
Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Establish a high-quality, focused line of research that includes collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek external funding for research projects and/or educational programs.
• Advise graduate students and direct thesis and dissertation research.
• Participate in the development of the sport management program.
• Serve the institution and profession.
Additional Requirements
• Evidence of high-quality research and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding or evidence of potential to do so.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Establish a high-quality, focused line of research that includes collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek external funding for research projects and/or educational programs.
• Advise graduate students and direct thesis and dissertation research.
• Participate in the development of the sport management program.
• Serve the institution and profession.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Sample Publications
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
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