Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Sport Administration

The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a full-time (9 month) non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Sport Administration. The successful candidate will have a commitment to teaching excellence and service to the profession with experience that supports a strong potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate classes and contributing to the management of an undergraduate sport administration program. The appointment will be effective August 2022.

 

Websites:  The LSU website address is www.lsu.edu. The School of Kinesiology website address is lsu.edu/kinesiology.

 

Assistant Rank Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or a related field by August 2022, with teaching experience in sport administration/management, evidence of the ability to advise undergraduate students, and strong communication skills. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience with a variety of course topics related to sport administration/management, evidence of service with department and/or profession-based committees, demonstrated experience of collaborating with community partners, experience working with diverse student populations, and some form of prior industry experience. ABD candidates with demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience will be considered.
 

Associate Rank Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or a related field, with six or more years of teaching experience in higher education including several of the core topic areas identified by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), strong communications skills, as well as experience in mentoring undergraduate students and supervising internships. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in administrative roles at a program-level, a strong understanding of higher education accreditation processes, demonstrated experience of collaborating with community partners, experience working with diverse student populations, and have some form of prior sport industry experience.

 

Responsibilities:  (1) teach sport administration courses at the undergraduate levels, (2) provide advisement to undergraduate students, (3) supervise student internship activities, and (4) participate in the continued development of the sport management program and the administration of the undergraduate program, and (5) serve on Department, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate. The faculty member will contribute to the vision and mission of the School of Kinesiology.

 

Rank:  Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional Practice, term position

 

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Questions should be directed to:

 

Dr. Per G. Svensson
Search Committee Chair
School of Kinesiology
Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: 225-578-3548  
Fax: 225-578-3680      
E-mail: psvensson@lsu.edu 

  Special Instructions:

Job Description Summary
Application Procedures: Applications should include a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, an example of course evaluations, a current curriculum vita, copies of graduate study transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references. The application materials should be submitted online.

  Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

  LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu