Assistant Professor of Sport Management

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Position Details

The Department of Sport Management in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa is seeking candidates for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level to serve our expanding program. The start date for both of these positions is August 2023.

The teaching responsibilities associated with these positions may include upper and lower level undergraduate courses in the areas of International Sport, Sport Marketing, Sport Media and Communication, Introduction to Sport Management and Senior Seminar.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring student experiential learning opportunities, scholarly activity and service within the environment of an undergraduate liberal arts institution. The teaching load is twelve contact hours in a 14-week semester. A typical teaching schedule includes two sections of two different content areas. This allows for a faculty member to specialize.

The University of Tampa Sport Management Department consists of five tenure track faculty members and a full-time internship coordinator serving over four hundred majors. The program is accredited by COSMA and is located in downtown Tampa in close proximity to numerous opportunities for student volunteer and internship experiences.
 

Qualifications

An earned doctorate by August 2023 in Sport Management or a closely related field is required. The preferred candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following content areas: International Sport, Sport Marketing, Sport Media and Communication, Introduction to Sport Management and Senior Seminar. The ability to teach in other core sport management content areas is also desirable. Preferential consideration may be given to candidates with practical sport industry work experience and prior collegiate teaching experience.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

1.  Cover Letter

2.  Curriculum Vitae

3.  Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Name and Contact Information of References

5. Sample Course Syllabus

6. Copy of Terminal Transcripts

Reference Letters

Three reference letters from external providers are required.  Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to Employment@ut.edu to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line.

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master’s programs.

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college’s teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences .

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.