"Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sports Management-State University Faculty"

Job Description

The College of Health and Wellness Professionals at St. Cloud University invites applications for Tenure-Track (Probationary) position in Recreation and Sports Management in the Department of Kinesiology, Community Health, and Gerontology.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation, conduct and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention and completion, and may be expected to develop grant funding opportunities. May be expected to develop and delivery face-to-face, hybrid, and on instruction at the St. Cloud State campus or online.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contribution to student growth and development, and providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement.

The position will serve as the Sports Management Graduate Program Director. The position will assist in the program coordination of the Recreation and Sports Management Undergraduate program and Athletic Coaching minor. The position will supervise work study and graduate assistants. The candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD/EdD in Sports Management, Higher Education Leadership, or other closely related Kinesiology area.
• Master’s degree in Sports Management or other Kinesiology related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years working in collegiate athletics as an administrator and/or a head coach within the last ten years.
• A minimum of three (3) years teaching at the higher education level in recreation and sports management undergraduate courses and sports management graduate courses.
• Experience as a Graduate Program Director and teaching Sports Management undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels both online and face-to-face settings.
• Demonstrated experience with student advising, internship supervision, and/or curriculum development.
• Demonstrate effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning-centered environment.

Preferred Qualification

• Five (5) or more years’ experience as an NCAA head coach and/or athletic administrator
• Student-centered approach to education and a commitment to helping grow and recruit students to the recreation and sports management, athletic coaching undergraduate programs and the Sports Management graduate program
• Experience with in-person, hybrid, and/or online instruction
• Experience in mentoring and advising undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Experience in overseeing internship and practicum experiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to departmental, university, and professional service
• Demonstrate ability to develop community partnerships for student practicum and internship experience.

Other Requirements

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) professional references
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Varies

Position Information

Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure Track

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications