ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - SPORT MANAGEMENT at Ithaca College in ithaca, New York

Job Description:

The Ithaca College School of Business invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Sport Management position to begin Fall 2025.

The Ithaca College School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Sport Management position to work at our Ithaca, NY campus beginning in Fall 2025. Duties include teaching assigned classes in sport management (five courses per year); conducting impactful research; participating in service to the institution and the profession; and advising students.  

The School of Business seeks to empower our students to become creative leaders who see business's potential to help address societal challenges. To this end, we foster a supportive community, provide immersive learning experiences, and collaborate closely with Ithaca's world-class schools of communications & media, liberal arts, health sciences, and the performing arts. We welcome applications from potential colleagues who share our commitment to and enthusiasm for this mission.

The Department of Sport Management plays a vital role in this mission. Our commitment to teaching excellence, experiential learning, and mentoring students to career success distinguish Ithaca's program.  The successful candidate will teach assigned undergraduate courses and electives related to their expertise. While a broad range of subspecialties may be considered, of particular interest are candidates with a background/expertise in sport marketing, sport sales, and sport sponsorship, with additional interests in more general sport management areas. 

Our campus is a vibrant community where all faculty can learn, succeed, and excel. To this end, Ithaca College supports its faculty members' growth as teacher-scholars. The College invests significant resources to support research and conference travel and sponsors a range of developmental activities through the Center for Faculty Excellence.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. (or appropriate terminal degree) in Sport Management, or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates with teaching experience and scholarly productivity may also be considered. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of a developing research program and a plan for continuing that program into the future.  This will include sufficient research activity to establish or maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. Candidate experience working in the sport industry is desirable. We prefer candidates who have a record of successful college teaching, including a commitment to inclusive and accessible pedagogies.

Application Instructions: 

Please submit CV, cover letter, and a document detailing your teaching philosophy. Candidates are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter how they might contribute to the College's goals to advance diversity, equity and inclusion and belonging. Review of candidates will begin mid-September.  Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu, 607-274-8000.   

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Review of applications will begin on September 15th. 

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Hiring Range:  

$90,000 - $100,000, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

    * Healthcare including vision and dental
    * Generous Paid Time Off Policies
    * 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
    * EAP
    * Flexible Work Plans
    * Educational Benefits
    * Career-Enhancing Trainings
    * For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.