Assistant/Associate Sports Management Professor

Midland University, a private, liberal-arts college in Fremont, Nebraska with a large population of student athletes is seeking a dynamic and innovative full-time faculty member as Assistant/Associate professor in Sports Management.

Duties include:

1. Primary teaching responsibilities include a variety of courses in sport management/management (may include Game Day Operations, Intro to Sport Management, Fan Experience & Event Management, and the Sports Administration Capstone. Teaching load is 24 credits/year (4 courses/term)
2. Lead the development and delivery of quality outcomes-based business curriculum.
3. Partners across the university on student recruiting, retention, and graduation.
4. Promotes operational effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Innovative teaching using a market-place back approach.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in relevant field; doctorate preferred
• Relevant and practical experience in the sports industry
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in the classroom or in other environments
• Agility and flexibility to adjust to changes in the sport industry
• A strong professional network and interest in developing community partnerships.
• Passion for developing students as professionals
• Evidence of innovative thinking and action

True to its roots, Midland believes in the power of the liberal arts as a way for students to discover how their individual gifts, abilities, and passions prepare them for a life of meaning and value, no matter what career path they pursue. If you meet the qualifications and want to be part of a growth-oriented, innovative, and student-centered university in the Omaha, NE metro area, complete the online application in its entirety and upload both a resume and cover letter. For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter in which they address why they are a good fit for the job and university. Preference given to candidates who apply by May 31st.