Full-time Instructor of Sport and Leisure Management: University of Memphis

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of an earned Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Sport Management, or a related discipline is required. A doctorate, professional industry experience, and/or prior college-level teaching experience are desired. In addition, it is desired that candidates have expertise in two or more of the following content areas in sport: sales, facility and event management, social media and sport communication, and/or community sport. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and community service is expected. The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative teaching using both traditional and online formats, as well as a strong focus on experiential learning and comfort in establishing and supervising meaningful sport management internships, as well as developing community partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Contribute to classroom delivery in the undergraduate program in Sport and Leisure Management. A teaching load of 12-15 credit hours per semester is expected. Coordination of the Sport and Leisure Management internship program is expected. Mentoring of undergraduate students is also expected, as is service to the school, university, and profession. It is anticipated that the candidate will actively pursue community partnerships on behalf of The University of Memphis’ Bureau of Sport Commerce and Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management.

SETTING: The University of Memphis is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities, and the only community engaged public university in Tennessee. It has six colleges and six professional schools serving a diverse population of approximately 21,000 students, 4,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate programs. The University is strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, and recognizes the diverse and integrated role played by faculty and administration in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community service. The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management has approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students.

SALARY & BEGINNING DATE: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The instructor position is a nine-month appointment (12 pay periods) with options for paid summer teaching. The University offers an excellent benefits package, and the state of Tennessee currently has no state income tax. The anticipated date of employment is August 14, 2017. Final approval of this position is pending available funding.

APPLICATION: The review of completed applications will begin April 13, 2017, and may continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu (Full Time Faculty tab) will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their teaching philosophy and qualifications related to teaching and service, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references, with a short description of the candidate’s affiliation with each of these individuals. Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. For questions about this position please contact Rhema Fuller, PhD, Search Committee Chair, at rfuller2@memphis.edu.