Instructor of Sports Business

Instructor of Sports Business

Job no: 529947
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Business Administration/Management, Instruction

Department: Department of Marketing, Lundquist College of Business
Rank: Instructor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
September 26, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled (updated)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, including names and contact information for at least three professional references, please upload:

• A letter of interest
  
• A curriculum vitae
  
• A statement of teaching interests
  
• Evidence of teaching performance
  Department Summary
  The Lundquist College of Business (LCB) is one of seven schools housing academic programs on the University of Oregon campus. The college works cooperatively with other UO Colleges and Schools to prepare students for a broad range of career paths. There are approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors, 2,250 pre-business majors, 1200 undergraduate minors, 170 master's students, and 36 doctoral students.
  
  Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 23,000. The Eugene metro area (pop. 351,715) is a region noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We are about an hour's drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade Mountains. The University is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-12 conference.
  
  The Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon is seeking an innovative instructor at the Instructor or Senior Instructor I level to teach in a growing sports business curriculum. The start date for this academic year is December 16, 2022 (winter term start). This is a 9-month instructional contract. Summer teaching opportunities may be available.
  
  The University of Oregon and the Lundquist College of Business are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community. Additionally, Lundquist is committed to providing high-quality teaching that incorporates critical thinking and experiential learning.
  Position Summary
  Responsibilities for this position(s) include:
  1. This position will teach up to eight (8) courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Courses may be related to Sports Business (Sports Marketing, Branding, Sports Product Management, Sponsorship, Sports, Sports & Society, Finance, or Analytics/Operations) and/or subjects such as Marketing, Management, Brand Management, and Product Development. The teaching load may be adjusted based on additional scholarship and/or instructional duties assigned by the department head and approved by the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research.
  2. Service expectations: .20 FTE - activities could include departmental, college, or university committees; responsibilities in recognized professional organizations; service or major service as a club adviser.
  3. Although career faculty have no obligation for research or scholarship, a commitment to field-based research in the interface of sports-business-related fields is highly desirable.
  4. Professional development related to teaching and service: professional development conference attendance and staying current in the field is critical. May include service as a thesis for an undergraduate honors program (university).
  5. Undergraduate and graduate advising: minor undergraduate advising;
  6. Student contact and communication: office hours and advising students on group projects.
  
  The expectation would be that the successful candidate would provide the guidance and education necessary for undergraduate and graduate students to prepare for a career in sports business, working from firsthand knowledge of how the industry operates.
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Two years of prior teaching experience.
  
  To qualify for the rank of Instructor:
  
• Master's degree in a business-related field.
  
  To qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor I:
  
• Master's degree in a business-related field.
  
• Six years of teaching courses related to business post receipt of degree.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Candidates must demonstrate interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Significant (3+ years) documented, industry experience in the sports business industry at the time of appointment (work experience, publications, licensure, presentations, or equivalent in the last three years).
  
• Ph.D. in a business-related field.
  
• Experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in business and/or sports business courses.
  
• Experience teaching in large lecture settings.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529947/instructor-of-sports-business
  
  
  
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