Assistant/Associate Professor Of Sport Management

Job Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Doctorate Degree Preferred

Job Category: Education

At Indiana Tech, we excel at educating students from all walks of life, for all kinds of meaningful work. We are a truly inclusive community of learners, ensuring that students are supported, inspired, and empowered to maximize their professional prospects, advance in their careers, and improve their lives and the lives of others.

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented institution with a focus on career-oriented programs in business, engineering, information technology and computer science, criminal justice, life sciences, human services, and many other concentrations. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its College of Professional Studies programs online and onsite at 13 regional locations. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Warrior Community seeks a tenure-track faculty member for the College of Business. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management will be responsible for (a) developing and teaching courses in Sport Management (b) mentoring and advising students and (c) collaborating with faculty colleagues to achieve the Institution’s Strategic Plan. Excellence in teaching is valued at the highest level, and evidence of commitment to applied learning is required. The preferred candidate will work closely with faculty and colleagues to teach courses in Sport Management and other related courses to achieve the Institution’s Strategic Plan, advise students and foster relationships with students, work with a program advisory board, develop active student leadership, and supervise practicum and internship experiences for program majors. The position includes teaching four courses per semester assigned by the Dean and holding eight office hours per week.

This is a tenure-track, 9-month position teaching in face-to-face delivery. Additional responsibilities include professional development, student development, and service to the College of Business. Participation in student recruiting and retention initiatives and supporting the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology are expected. Availability over the summer months is required. The preferred candidate will work closely with other College of Business programs. This faculty position reports to the Dean of the College of Business.

A doctorate in Sport Management/Sport Studies/Athletic Administration or a closely related discipline is required. ABD will be considered with a completion date. College-level teaching experience is required.

Demonstration of the ability to work with a diverse student population and of developing effective relationships with students that prepare students for academic and career success are necessary. Applicants should be able to use technology effectively in all aspects of their work, including teaching. Experience working with collegiate, professional, or semi-professional sports organizations is an asset.

Application materials must include a cover letter, vitae, and transcripts. Applicants must be prepared to write a written response to the mission and diversity statement of Indiana Tech. Faculty are expected to provide official transcripts upon hire.

Only candidates with completed applications in Paycom will be considered at the interview stage. This position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.