Lecturer in Sport Management (Position #53259)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Job Status: Full Time
Posted/Updated: 9/27/2010
Our University offers an exciting unique opportunity for a sport management professional to become part of the faculty in Applied Physiology and Sport Management. Candidates must have a minimum of a Masters degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing or Sports Economics; a desire to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction; experience managing external relations with sports-related organizations; the ability to plan and market special events, and a willingness to play an integral role in the growth, development, and identity of the new major program which began in the fall semester of 2009. Preference will be given to applicants with significant real-world experience in each of these areas as well as a track record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach four classes per semester including but not limited to: Contemporary Issues in Sport Management; Applied Sport Management Skills; Advanced Public Relations in Sport; Revenue in Sport; Sports Marketing; Sports Facilities and Event Management; Sport Management Practicum; and Sport Management Internship. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in the oversight of undergraduate internship opportunities and projects with local and national sports properties, agencies, teams and sponsors. The candidate should have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in the sports industry throughout the United States.
Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
This is a non-tenure-track nine-month renewable contract lecturer position, (Position #53259) that begins January 5, 2011. To ensure full consideration for the position, applicants should submit their application by October 22, 2010, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled.
Applicants can initiate consideration by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. We encourage digital applications: E-mailed files should be saved to smallest size. To retain font and formatting integrity, save documents in .pdf format. Letters of recommendation may be scanned and sent as .jpg files. Candidates may submit websites, CDs, DVDs that showcase samples of their work. All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.
We are an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. We offer excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 and over 100 corporations. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
How To Apply:
Send email to:
mlysko@smu.edu
Send resume and cover letter to:
Southern Methodist University
, Chair of Search Committee
Simmons School of Education & Human Development PO Box 750382
Dallas Texas 75275-0382
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