Assistant Professor - Sport Marketing

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The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science ( EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.

The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.

- Establish a focused line of research, publish articles in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals at a rate commensurate with an R1 institution, and seek intramural/extramural funding to support research.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (2/1 load) in the area of sport marketing and potentially other areas of sport administration (note: the graduate program has a specific focus on sport administration within collegiate athletics).
- Serve as a research advisor/thesis committee member for undergraduate and master's students in sport administration.
- Engage in department, university, and/or professional service and governance functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

- An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in sport administration/management or a closely related field. All degree requirements must be completed before the position start date of July 1, 2025.
- Demonstrated record of research publications in a clearly defined area of sport administration (e.g., sport marketing, sport economics/finance, sport law, etc.).
- Demonstrated record, or strong potential for, securing external funding (demonstrated fundable research interests).
- Demonstrated record of, or potential commitment to, student professional development and learning success (e.g., student mentorship, student advising, student-focused professional development, etc.).

- Collegiate level teaching experience in sport administration-related areas is preferred.
- Experience in advising graduate and/or undergraduate research projects is preferred.
- Experience working within the sport industry is preferred.

Candidates should apply by uploading a letter of application, a statement of previous and future research interests and experience (3-page maximum), a statement summarizing teaching experience and philosophy (1-page maximum), student teaching evaluations from the past three years, and a curriculum vitae. At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references who may be contacted by the search committee during the search process.

For additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Nels Popp, at nelspopp@email.unc.edu.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2024. All applications should be received by that date.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.