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Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management

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University of Florida
College of Health and Human Performance
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management (tenure accruing position). The University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for a sport management faculty position at the associate or assistant professor rank. As a member of the Association of American Universities and the flagship institution in Florida, UF (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students. The academic environment is rich in research and professional opportunities in the sport industry. For instance, Florida is the home of recent NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NCAA championship teams, Grapefruit League MLB spring training teams, PGA and LPGA headquarters, Daytona NASCAR Racetrack, Disney Wide World Sport Complex, and a variety of recreational sports.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain an active research agenda with a focused research line that results in continued scholarly achievement and external grant funding; professionally prepare and mentor Ph.D., Master’s, and Undergraduate students majoring in sport management; supervise student field experiences and engage in professional service activities.
  • Candidates must be able to teach two or more of the following graduate and undergraduate courses within the sport management curriculum: sport finance, sport economics, sport sociology, sport ethics, sport facility management, sport organizational behavior, sport marketing, and sport consumer behavior.
  • Independently direct Ph.D. dissertations and Master’s theses.

Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in sport management or related field of study; established or emerging scholar in sport management with an active research agenda; and committed to excellence in higher education teaching and service.

Salary:

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Effective Date of Employment:

  • August 16, 2008. This is a 9-month appointment.

Application Deadline:

  • March 29, 2008.

Application Process:

  • To be considered, applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu (reference # 0704921) and must include a letter of application with a statement of career goals, research interests, and professional accomplishments; curriculum vitae; names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references; and three relevant publications, submissions, or other evidence of scholarly writing. Inquiries and nominations about this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. Yong Jae Ko
P. O. Box 118208, College of Health and Human Performance
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8208
Tel. 352-392-4042 ext 1277
Fax 352-392-7588
E-mail yongko@hhp.ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women, and those from other underserved groups are encouraged to apply. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida’s ‘Government in the Sunshine’ and Public Records Laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-7056 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

University of Florida
College of Health and Human Performance
Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management

Position: Assistant Professor in Sport Management (tenure accruing position). The University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for a sport management faculty position at the assistant professor rank. As a member of the Association of American Universities and the flagship institution in Florida, UF (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students. The academic environment is rich in research and professional opportunities in the sport industry. For instance, Florida is the home of recent NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NCAA championship teams, Grapefruit League MLB spring training teams, PGA and LPGA headquarters, Daytona NASCAR Racetrack, Disney Wide World Sport Complex, and a variety of recreational sports.

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and maintain an active research agenda with a focused research line that results in continued scholarly achievement and external grant funding; professionally prepare and mentor Ph.D., Master’s, and Undergraduate students majoring in sport management; supervise student field experiences and engage in professional service activities.
  • Candidates must be able to teach two or more of the following graduate and undergraduate courses within the sport management curriculum: sport finance, sport economics, sport sociology, sport ethics, sport facility management, sport organizational behavior, sport marketing, and sport consumer behavior.
  • With some mentorship, candidates are expected to direct Ph.D. dissertations and Master’s theses.

Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in sport management or related field of study; established or emerging scholar in sport management with an active research agenda; and committed to excellence in higher education teaching and service.

Salary:

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Effective Date of Employment:

  • August 16, 2008. This is a 9-month appointment.

Application Deadline:

  • March 29, 2008.

Application Process:

  • To be considered, applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu (reference # 0704919) and must include a letter of application with a statement of career goals, research interests, and professional accomplishments; curriculum vitae; names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references; and three relevant publications, submissions, or other evidence of scholarly writing. Inquiries and nominations about this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. Yong Jae Ko
P. O. Box 118208, College of Health and Human Performance
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8208
Tel. 352-392-4042 ext 1277
Fax 352-392-7588
E-mail yongko@hhp.ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women, and those from other underserved groups are encouraged to apply. The selection process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida’s ‘Government in the Sunshine’ and Public Records Laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-7056 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).