Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Sports Management

Analytics and Sports Management beginning August 2027. The standard teaching load is six units throughout the academic year. Teaching experience and/or professional experience in sports management, general business, and business analytics (Excel, descriptive statistics, and visual tools such as Power BI) are required. The department desires an experienced faculty colleague with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and significant analytics capability. The successful candidate will be able to teach sports management courses and business analytics courses at various levels and have excellent attention to detail. Class sizes at Alma College are small, and experiential learning is utilized. Required Qualifications A Ph.D. or a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in a related business field is required. An all-but-dissertation (ABD) with the degree completed before the start date will be considered for the position Experience teaching advanced Excel, descriptive statistics, MS Power BI, or similar applications Evidence of (or strong potential for) excellence in undergraduate teaching. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the sports management industry Experience with Canvas or other LMS An ability to teach other business courses as required. Hands-on proficiency with modern AI/ML tools and methods relevant to business, such as R, Python, and LLMs, is a plus. Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. Organization Alma College, a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, offers a personalized education with multiple paths and experiences leading to success. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty. Alma College actively connects students with a world of ideas and opportunities. The Alma Commitment offers a four-year graduation promise and a pledge that each interested student can participate in an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, research fellowship, or study abroad, backed by $2,500 in Alma Venture funding from the college. Alma’s attractive 128-acre campus is located in the city of Alma, approximately one hour north of Lansing. With an enrollment of about 1,400 students, Alma College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 96, of which 85 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Our Academic Mission Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations. Focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Alma College boasts a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, 41 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships. More than 90 percent of Alma’s graduates go on to graduate school or are employed within six months following their graduation. Our Community Located in a community of 10,000, Alma College features a walkable campus with historic and contemporary buildings. The campus is a block from downtown Alma and within two hours of Michigan beaches and ski areas. Gratiot and adjacent counties feature plentiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses and shops. College facilities, including the Stone Recreation Center and Hogan Center pool, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College library, housing more than 278,000 volumes, also is a resource. Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year, with free admission to Alma College students, faculty and staff for most college-sponsored events. In addition to the college’s excellent fine arts programs, an active community of local artists has formed music, theatre and art guilds with a loyal regional following. Alma’s Division III Athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 22 varsity sports. 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