Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Management

Job Description

The School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA is seeking applicants for two (2) full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2023. The department seeks candidates with excellent teaching skills in the area of sport management. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses within our Kinesiology or Sport Management programs. The candidate may also teach in the Master of Arts in Athletic Administration online and on-campus programs with the potential of teaching courses during the summer. The ideal candidate is dedicated to teaching excellence, steady contribution to the profession through an established scholarly agenda, advising and consulting with students, and participation within the University community. The department is committed to sustainable programs, attentive advising, and strong departmental teamwork.

Job Duties:

• Teach 18 semester credits during the academic year and potential summer within our Kinesiology, Sport Management or Athletic Administration programs. Dedicate to teaching excellence, steady contribution to the profession through an established scholarly agenda, advising and consulting with students, and participation within the University community. Commit to sustainable programs, attentive advising, and strong departmental teamwork.

 Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Sport Management or related area ABD applicants may be considered, with expectation that the candidate will have degree in hand by July 15, 2023

Minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience at the university level in kinesiology, sport management, or related areas. Minimum of one year experience teaching in two or more of the following Sport Management areas:  Facilities/ Event Planning, and Operations, Finance, Law and Ethics, Marketing/Sponsorship, Public Relations, Sport Media, Psychology, Social Media, Sport Tourism, and Sociology. We also encourage candidates to teach special topics courses related to the field of sport management beyond the existing curriculum. Commitment to the Mission of our Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic institution by embedding those qualities into teaching, advising, and academic citizenship. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability of teaching and mentoring individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and an investment in social justice, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by prior innovative and successful inclusive teaching strategies. Demonstrated energetic and professional demeanor toward students and colleagues. Demonstrated ability and interest in leading peers on a project on a long-term basis as part of a shared leadership for a program and school Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills. Established scholarly agenda.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of practical sport industry experience Two (2) years of teaching in an online environment at the university level One (1) year of student advising experience Evidence of Sport management program development Evidence of teaching university students in a major or minor in sport management program.

To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application.  Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Jimmy Smith, Search Committee Chair, Kinesiology and Sport Management, at smithj1@gonzaga.edu. Contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5966 with any technical or application issues.  Open until filled; for best consideration, please submit materials by October 31^st, 2022.

Application materials include:

• Cover letter:
• Include a summary of the previous years’ teaching evaluations
• Relevance of your academic training to the position. Fit with Gonzaga’s Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic tradition. Personal philosophy of, and commitment to, teaching, advising, and professional development. Personal commitment to leadership, and service within the profession. Evidence of experience engaging in social justice and equal access work within an educational context.

Curriculum vitae A copy of all university transcripts Document offering additional insight into qualifications of position (optional). Finalists will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Gonzaga University belongs to a long and distinguished tradition of Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic education. The School of Education upholds the University tradition and exemplifies it through its dedication to preparing socially responsible professionals who serve with competence, commitment, and care. The department builds upon the University’s values as it serves students who wish to address the educational challenges and opportunities inherent in a changing world.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, and humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.