Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 06/09/2024

About JMU:

Mission
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Vision
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Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Sport and Recreation Management program at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a research agenda in sport. Professional experience in sport is strongly preferred. The starting date for the position is Fall 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in Sport and Recreation Management with a 3/3 teaching load. The applicant must be able to show evidence of a clear research agenda in sport, work independently on research, and be willing to engage in collaborative scholarship with faculty and students across disciplines. The applicant must also be prepared to engage in service to the university, community, department, and the discipline.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in sport management or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

The applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching as well as evidence of successful publications or a 3-5-year plan for an active scholarship agenda.

It is preferred that the applicant have previous experience working within sport, preferably professional sport and/or intercollegiate athletics.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

Interested candidates must complete an online application and submit the following materials:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three references
• Statement of Scholarship Philosophy and Research Agenda (Other Document #1)
• Documentation related to teaching effectiveness (Course Evaluations)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

All application materials must be submitted online. Questions may be directed to Dr. Julie Wallace Carr, search chair (wallacje@jmu.edu).

EEO Statement:

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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