Assistant Professor of Movement Science (Sport Management: Interscholastic and/or Intercollegiate Athletics Focus)
Grand Valley State University
Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
Posted on Oct 3, 2024
Summary: The Department of Movement Science, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sport Management with sport expertise in intercollegiate and/or interscholastic settings to begin August 6, 2025. The Sport Management Program is an undergraduate BS degree granting program located in a metropolitan area with existing partnerships with four minor league teams, a robust sports commission, local public and private sport facilities, dozens of high schools, and Grand Valley State University has one of the best NCAA athletic programs in the country winning 25 consecutive Presidents' Cup trophies, an annual conference award recognizing general excellence in all sports.
Required Qualifications and Education:
Doctorate in Sport Management or closely related field. ABD will be considered with Ph.D. completed by December 2026
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at an institution in higher education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Experience coaching in athletics at the interscholastic or intercollegiate level.
- Builds positive relationships with stakeholders on campus and in the community with the ability to interact with others with respect.
- Interest or membership in professional associations related to sport management.
- Understanding of the COSMA Standards for Sport Management programs at the undergraduate level.
- Evidence of integration of experiential learning and high impact practices in teaching and/or scholarship.
- Evidence of promoting student engagement in the community.
- Interest in developing study away or study abroad experiences for students.
- Clear scholarly agenda suitable to a student- centered university.
Responsibilities – Essential Functions:
- Teach a 9 credit load each semester. Will teach a combination of courses appropriate to the program’s needs, as well as the candidate’s expertise and experience.
- Courses may include: Introduction to Sport Management, Current Topics in Sports, Social Cultural Dimensions of Sport, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, Experiential Education in Sport Management, and Coaching Theory.
- Provide academic advising and mentoring to student majors.
- Provide service relevant to the successful candidate’s interests and department needs.
- Conduct scholarly work involving undergraduate students.
Minimum Starting Salary: $70,939; commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The university offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, sick leave/disability, tuition waiver, flexible spending accounts, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
Department: The Movement Science Department is in a multi-disciplinary unit that offers undergraduate degrees in Sport Management, Exercise Science and Health and Physical Education Teacher Education. The Department faculty uphold the values of a liberal education and support student engagement in experiential learning and high impact practices appropriate to each major in the Department. The Department is on the Allendale, MI campus 15 miles west of the Grand Valley State University downtown campus in Grand Rapids.
College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources page on Grand Valley State University Human Resources website. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service
How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the positions, applicants must upload the following to the online application:
(1) A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) Clear statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of one’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access.
(4) Scholarship/Research agenda statement
(5) Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable)
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically with a 5 MB limit, in the same file location. You will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references if selected for an on-campus interview. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jon Coles, Search Committee Co-Chair, at (231)250-4082 or at colesj@gvsu.edu
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin November 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
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