Assistant Professor of Sport Management with a Specialization in Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepren

About the Position

The School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is seeking an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport Management. We seek nominations and applications who have the potential to be a national and international leader in sport management and contribute to research, teaching, and service with particular emphasis on strategic management, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship.

This is a 9-month, full-time appointment with a target start date of August 2022.

 

Responsibilities

This position will:

  • Develop and sustain an active and independent research program in the sport management specializations of strategy management, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship.

  • Contribute to the research and engagement activities of the sport management program as well as the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the Global Institute for Responsible Sport Organizations, which is an international research institute devoted to generating knowledge to assist sport organizations in fulfilling their social responsibilities within communities.

  • Seek and secure internal and external funding to support research and other scholarly work.

  • Disseminate research findings through publication and presentation in the scientific community.

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management.

  • Mentor and advise masters and doctoral students for thesis and dissertation research.

  • Participate in service at the departmental, college, and University levels, as well as in one’s professional field and within the local community.

 

Required Qualifications

  • An earned doctorate, Ph.D. in sport management, or a related field (e.g., Strategy management, Entrepreneurship) with degree conferred before the start date of the hire.

  • Focused research agenda and potential for sustained research productivity in sport strategy, innovation, and/or entrepreneurship as demonstrated by publications in high-quality, peer- reviewed scientific journals and refereed presentations at scientific conferences.

  • Potential for receiving extramural funding to support research and other scholarly work.

  • Potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management.

  • Potential for success in the advising and mentoring of graduate students.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise and commitment needed to make substantial contributions toward the research productivity of the Sport Management program.

  • Experience conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research with colleagues in other related fields of Kinesiology and within the broader scientific community.

  • Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Sport Management.

 

About the School

The School of Kinesiology at the UMTC has a rich tradition of research and scholarship, combined with excellence in teaching and service. The mission of the School is to enrich the quality of human life by expanding, applying, and disseminating the body of knowledge germane to human movement, physical activity, and their applied systems. Complete information on the School can be found on the website, http://www.cehd.umn.edu/kin.

 

About the College

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is a world leader in discovering, creating, sharing, and applying principles and practices of multiculturalism and multidisciplinary scholarship to advance teaching and learning and to enhance the psychological, physical, and social development of children, youth, and adults across the lifespan in families, organizations, and communities. CEHD is the third largest college at the University of Minnesota, houses seven departments with ten undergraduate majors, over 30 graduate degree programs, and 25 centers and institutes. We are committed to diversity in our students, faculty and staff; 40% of our new first year students are students of color and more than 250 of our international students represent over 50 different countries. For further information: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/about/default.html.

At CEHD, diversity is necessary to doing our best work and fostering our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment. We strive to weave these core values into the work of each department and all of programs. We are deeply engaged with our surrounding community, and our students, staff, and faculty are encouraged and empowered to enhance equity, inspire change, learn and grow personally, and prepare professionally to encounter and engage in systemic transformation. For more information, visit https://www.cehd.umn.edu/diversity/.

CEHD and the University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

 

How to Apply

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Application Deadline: The initial screening of applications will begin on November 1; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612)-624-UOHR (8687).

This position requires that you attach the following documents as PDFs:

(a) a letter addressing qualifications that relate to the position;

(b) a curriculum vitae;

(c) 3 sample publications; and

(d) contact information for at least 3 references.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Lisa A. Kihl, Search Chair, at lkihl@umn.edu. Questions about the application process should be directed to Gao Thao at thaox744@umn.edu. This position will remain open until filled.