Position: Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Department: Department of Sports Science and Wellness
Date Posted: 2/21/2024
Closing Date: Open Until filled
Description
Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. The Department of Sports Science and Wellness at Hampton University, which houses the BS in Kinesiology, BS in Sport Management and MS in Sport Administration is seeking to fill a faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2023.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence as a classroom teacher and program advisor and show ability to integrate technology tools in teaching and student engagement. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to undergraduate and graduate courses such as intro to sport management, sport marketing, sport law, sport finance, facility management, sport sociology. Additional responsibilities include intern supervision, student advisement, research, recruiting, committee work and service to the university, discipline, and community. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s scholarly advancement through a productive research agenda including grantsmanship and will perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Sport Administration/ Sport Management or related field. Active membership in appropriate state and national professional societies; experience or potential in grant writing and potential for scholarly productivity required; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and service; experience in use of technology and course management systems in course delivery. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship. Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter specifically addressing suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, recent teaching evaluations, at least three professional letters of reference and an official transcript from the institution awarding the highest degree. Applications must be emailed to all of the following:
Dr. Ralph Charlton, Chair
Department of Sports Science & Wellness
ralph.charlton@hamptonu.edu
(757) 727-5208