Job description

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Plymouth State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice position that will support the Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. Sports Management is a degree offered jointly by the School of Business and the School of Health at Plymouth State University. The qualified candidate will report directly to the School of Health. collaboration with other faculty, and community engagement. Primary responsibilities include teaching a variety of undergraduate sports management courses, overseeing practicum and internships experiences, and contribution to strategic planning and program development. The candidate will be expected to advise undergraduate students. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice Faculty positions are full time, 9-month, with benefits, and a teaching load is 30-32 credits per year.

Duties/ResponsibilitiesTeaching (85%)

Teaching undergraduates within the School of Health and the School of Business

• Teaching Sports Management courses located in the School of Health and/or the School of Business “core courses” and/or teaching selected coaching courses, depending on the candidate’s expertise.
• Teaching the following courses in the major: Introduction to Sports Management, Sports Facility and Event Management, as well as coordination of Sports Management majors practical experiences (Practicum and Internship).
• Other possible undergraduate courses in sports management include Administration of Athletics, Sports Governance, Sports Law, Sports Marketing and Sales, and Financial Management in Sports.
• Possible Coaching courses may include Coaching Effectiveness, Applied Sports Coaching, and Sport in Society.
• Possible entry level “Business Core” courses, depending on candidate experience
• Mentor and advise students to support academic and professional success.
• Supervise fieldwork, practicum, and internship experiences.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships internally and externally within the sport industry to enhance student learning, and practical experience opportunities.
• Service to the School of Health and to the University

Service to the University (15%)

• Full time Assistant Professor of Practice faculty are required to provide service to the University through participation in activities that contribute to faculty governance such as program coordination, major policy committee participation, community engagement activities, and admissions initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Earned Master’s in Sports Management, Athletic Administration, or Business Administration [with a sports focus or an undergraduate sports-related degree] or closely related field is required.
• Evidence of quality teaching and mentorship
• Proven leadership experience in the sports industry
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Established connections with sports industry professionals

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current practices and issues within the sports industry, including governance, event and facility management, marketing, and financial operations.
• Ability to teach effectively at the university level across lecture and experiential formats, including supervision of internships and practicum experiences.
• Strong mentoring, advising, and student development skills.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with sport industry organizations to support experiential learning.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across academic units.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to manage teaching, advising, internship oversight, and service responsibilities.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and student-centered learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree or ABD in Sports Management or related field of study
• Ability to teach a wide variety of Sports Management courses
• Experience developing and supervising internships or field experiences
• Three to five years of relevant experience as a professional in the sports industry
• Strong professional connections in the industry
• Interest in high impact learning in an undergraduate setting
• Enthusiasm for interprofessional education and collaboration

Compensation Pay Range:

$55,000-$70,000

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Faculty 01Location:

Plymouth

he University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

How to apply

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Teaching Philosophy

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.