Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Sports Management

The Mount Saint Mary College School of Business seeks a full-time, tenure-track or non-tenure-track business faculty member to join our IACBE-accredited program, to educate the next generation of business professionals, particularly in the field of Sports Management. Our faculty work closely with undergraduate and graduate students through teaching in the classroom and online, community engagement, internships and experiential education, and potential summer research projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Sports Management major and concentration, as well as working with other faculty to advise sports management and business students, participate in curriculum and program development, serve on College committees, and perform other academic duties in accordance with the mission and purpose of Mount Saint Mary College and the School of Business. Tenure-track positions also include expectations of scholarship for promotion. Exceptional tenure-track candidates may be granted service time towards promotion and/or tenure.  The expected start date of this position is July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring students, to guide student learning in the Sports Management program;
• Assist with course coordination and supervision of adjunct faculty in accordance with course requirements;
• Assist in the creation of a Sports Management Concentration within the School of Business’ MBA Program;
• Work to establish relationships with sports facilities, athletic programs, and professional sports organizations, to cultivate experiential learning opportunities for students including internship placements;
• Work collaboratively with faculty in program planning, curriculum construction or revision, and fulfillment of accreditation requirements for the School of Business; 
• Provide academic advising to students to assist in degree completion, internships and job placement;
• Participate on School of Business and College academic committees;
• Actively engage in College-wide activities such as Open Houses, Admitted Students Day, Faculty Development Days, Convocation and Commencement;
• Be responsive to student needs through availability for office hours and on-campus teaching;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to work with a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate business and sports management students, especially first-generation students;
• Attend conferences, and publish in a sports management-related field.

 Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sports Management or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university in Sports Management or a related field; a doctorate in business with related experience in sports management, sports/athletic facilities management or sports/athletic administration is also acceptable; candidates in the process of earning the terminal degree will be considered
• Prior full-time or part-time teaching experience at the college or graduate school level is a plus.
• A demonstrated record of scholarship, including a research agenda, in a field related to sports management, sports/athletic facilities management or sports/athletic administration.

In addition to the employment application, candidates should submit: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position; 2) the most recent CV; 3) official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools, and 4) the names and contact information for 3 professional references. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a background check.

About the Mount Saint Mary College School of Business:

Mount Saint Mary College School of Business prepares students with the Dominican values of spirituality, study, community, and service. Students engage in education both inside and outside of the classroom, including internships and service learning. The School of Business is closely connected to the business community, and enjoys the support of an engaged Business & Career Center Advisory Council comprised of business leaders across economic sectors in the region. The Mount Saint Mary College School of Business offers undergraduate bachelor of science degrees in Accounting, Business Management & Administration, Healthcare Management, and Sports Management, as well as 4+1 tracks that include the opportunity to complete a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in one additional calendar year, in either Business, Healthcare Management, or a CPA-track for accounting students who plan to sit for the CPA exam. The School is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

About the Institution:

Mount Saint Mary College is a small, vibrant liberal arts college in a beautiful location overlooking the Hudson River.  The Mount is dedicated to the Dominican tradition of education that values the inherent worth of the individual, the mission of Mount Saint Mary College is to create an environment which fosters close student-faculty interaction that enables students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners. Mount Saint Mary College strives to provide a stimulating environment that promotes the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary and Benefits:

Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with education and qualification.

Mount Saint Mary College is an equal-opportunity employer.