"Assistant/ Associate Professor, Health, Physical Education & Sports Studies"

Job Details

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title
Associate Professor

FLSA
Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)
80091

EPA Position Type

JCAT
201000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Studies a leader at Winston-Salem State University. We provide courses in several critical content areas. We currently serve the WSSU community through our Health Education offering. Additionally, we offer undergraduates the chance to earn their Bachelor of Science in the following areas: Motorsports Management, Physical Education, and Sport Management. Additionally, Health & Physical Education and Sport Sciences offers minors in coaching, recreation, and sports medicine.

Duties include teaching, advising, coordinating, mentoring and supervising students for required experiential learning events; conducting scholarly research which results in publication; participation in the development of the academic curriculum; participation in the development of internship opportunities for students; participation in departmental, university, and professional service opportunities.

Position Information

Working Position Title
Assistant/ Associate Professor, Health, Physical Education & Sports Studies

Building and Room No.
Anderson Center, Room 143A

Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.
No

Appointment Length.
9/10 months

Position Number
000134

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies
No

Normal Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8AM- 5PM

Department Required Skills

Department Qualifications and Required Skills
We seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching Sport Management courses to undergraduate students from all backgrounds. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Sport Management or a related discipline from a regionally accredited four-year institution of higher education.
• Must provide evidence of mentoring students through research experiences with a focus in Sport Management.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations at the university, across universities, or within the broader community.
• Must demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues at the university, across universities, or within the broader public.
• Must demonstrate experience in the sport industry and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance curricular and co-curricular programs.
• Must illustrate commitment to their professional growth and development via engagement in professional organizations and professional conferences.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Department Preferred Years of Experience, Skills, Training, and Education
Faculty in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies prefer candidates who:

• Have experience in teaching and enhancing curriculum.
• Have developed new courses in Esports Management
• Have provided program assessment.
• Have leadership experience within professional organizations.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License
No

Commercial Driver's License Required
No

Physical Required
No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

Duties include teaching Sport Management courses, participation in scholarly activities and research, participation on departmental, school and university committees assisting the sport management program coordinator in the re-accrediting process for the sport management program (Commission On Sport Management Accreditation)

Specific Job Duties
We seek a committed and engaged faculty member who will perform specific duties at a high level. These duties include but are not limited to the following:

Teaching and Advising
The successful candidate will:

• Teach Sport Management courses primarily face-to-face but should have the ability to teach in online and hybrid formats
• Must construct detailed course syllabi
• Facilitate high quality, engaging instruction
• Leverage various technologies (e.g., Canvas, EAB Navigate) to communicate regularly with students, monitor student progress, and provide feedback on student success outcomes
• Engage with students during mandatory office hours each week
• Serve as an academic advisor
• Work collaboratively to enhance the strengths of our Sport Management curricular and co-curricular programs
• Work collaboratively to develop an Esports Management curriculum

Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity
The ideal candidate must:

• Have an explicit research agenda
• Produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals in the Sport Management discipline
• Facilitate presentations at well-respected local, state, national and international professional conferences, and meetings within the discipline
• Engage in procuring sponsored research with interdisciplinary teams

University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement

• Consistently attend departmental and College meetings
• Serve on departmental-level committees
• Serve on College- and university-level committees
• Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations
• Assist discipline-specific professional organizations with reviews of conference proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other professional engagement opportunities
• Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions related to Sport Management

Percentage Of Time

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only
No

Position Type
Faculty

Time Limited Position
No

Appointment Length
9/10 Months

Salary
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Open Date
11/06/2025

Close Date
12/31/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. References List

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3