Cumberland University

Assistant Professor of Sport Management


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LocationLebanon/Tennessee
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  • Job Description

      Req#: 147749

      Job Details

      Level: Experienced
      Job Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN
      Position Type: Faculty
      Education Level: Doctorate
      Salary Range: Undisclosed

      Description

      Assistant Professor of Sport Management

      Job Details

      Level: Experienced

      Job Location: Jeannette C. Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions

      Job Shift: Full-time

      Position Type: Faculty

      Job Category: Education

      Education Level: PhD

      Description

      Position Title: Assistant Professor

      Hours Per Week: 37.5

      Posting Date: May 15, 2025

      Closing Date: Open until filled.

      Starting Date: August 15, 2024

      Job Type: Full-time; 9-month teaching appointment

      Internal Job Category: Faculty

      Position Purpose: The Jeannette C. Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions offers multiple undergraduate and graduate programs across the Health Professions. These include athletic training, exercise & sport science, and sport management. The ideal candidate for this position should be able to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management.

      Applications are being sought for a full-time Assistant Professor to teach introductory, upper- division, and Master’s-level courses. Cumberland University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in each discipline. Applicants must possess the ability to lead and grow the program of study.

      Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

      • Subject matter expertise in sport management (or closely related field).
      • Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses related to health/wellness, research methods, quantitative methods, ethical and legal issues, fitness management, strength & condition, socio-cultural aspects of sport, and/or sport psychology.
      • Demonstrated interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students.
      • Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative.
      • Ability to advise and mentor students regarding educational and career goals.
      • Successful use of multiple creative instructional strategies and technologies in the classroom and online to improve educational outcomes of diverse learners.
      • Background of working with diverse groups of colleagues and constituents to collaboratively maintain and improve programming.

      Experience

      • Evidence of rigorous, creative, and effective teaching at the collegiate level.
      • Demonstrated ability to deliver courses on-ground and online.

      Education

      • Completed doctoral degree Sport Management (or closely related field). ABD will be considered.

      Additional Information

      • Available fall and spring semesters on-site at the main campus in Lebanon, TN. Summer service and scholarly responsibilities required.

      Application Requirements

      • Cover Letter
      • Curriculum Vitae
      • Contact information for 3 references
      • Unofficial graduate transcript(s). Official transcript(s) required prior to full-time employment.

      For more information about Cumberland University, click the link below…
      https://www.cumberland.edu/about/

      Qualifications


  • About the company

      Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee.

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