Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sport Management & Esports at Benedict College in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution with over 1,700 students enrolled in its 26 baccalaureate degree programs and 2 master's degree programs. Defying trends, Benedict College maintains a nearly equal male and female student population. This Midlands HBCU has welcomed students from all 46 counties in South Carolina, 30 states across America, and 26 countries around the world.

Benedict College has a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment opening as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sport Management & Esports Administration available beginning August 1 for the Fall 2025 in the Health & Sport Management Department.

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Teach courses in discipline as assigned by the dean or department chair; provide academic advising to students; maintain an active scholarly agenda of research and service; serve on departmental, school, and college committees; engage in assessment requirements; participate in community service and outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs. This faculty member will maintain 10 office hours per week for student access and inquiry. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Teach 12 SCH per semester (4/4 teaching load) at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Provide advising to assigned students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to include advisement of graduate theses, research, and culminating projects

Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements

Serve on committees on department, school, and college levels

Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank

Develop and submit grant proposals

Participate in public service initiatives

Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong track record of successful college teaching

Proficiency with the development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms.

Demonstrated capacity to facilitate student learning and engagement

Commitment to excellence in college teaching, to an active scholarly agenda, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity

Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications

Earned PhD (or ABD) in Sport Management, or sport-related field

Familiarity with Esports curriculum and programs

Familiarity with COSMA and accreditation standards

Familiar with academic advising to include supervising undergraduate (i.e., internships, research projects) and graduate (i.e., theses) experiences

Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

Earned PhD in Sport Management

Two (2) or more years of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level in higher education

Established research agenda and record of scholarly work in discipline

Academic advising of graduate (i.e., theses, practicums) experiences

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, April 25, 2025. Benedict College will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Please complete the following:

a completed Faculty and Professional Employment Application HERE or go to link: https://www.benedict.edu/about-benedict/administration/office-of-human-resources/

a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position, including teaching

experience, research experience and/or practical counseling experience

a curriculum vitae

official college transcript(s)

three professional reference letters

Submit documents to:

Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Dean

School of Education, Health and Human Services

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street

Columbia, SC 29204

803-705-4496

akilah.francique@benedict.edu

For further information, contact:
Dr. Janeen P. Witty, VP for Academic Affairs
Division of Academic Affairs

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204

Janeen.witty@benedict.edu

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