The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Northern Illinois University has a highly regarded regional and national reputation for the quality of its graduates, and its programs have been highly commended by external accreditation agencies. Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their research and professional service. We seek a dedicated and innovative individual to join our well-established sport management program, as we build on existing strengths in the M.S. in Sport Management to launch a new B.S. in Sport Management in Fall 2019. We invite you to contribute to a caring, committed, and collaborative professional environment that focuses on promoting excellence and engagement in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. This presents a rewarding professional opportunity for a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join this highly recognized department as it continues to grow and further enhance its regional, national, and international reputation. Further, we seek faculty who embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education and hands-on involvement in research and community engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The department is seeking an assistant or associate professor in our sport management program. Teaching areas are flexible depending upon the strengths of the successful applicant, but will include a combination of undergraduate/graduate courses in the areas of sport marketing, sales, finance, management, e-sports, communications, and/or law. Further, the successful applicant will contribute in the areas of scholarly productivity; grant procurement; student mentorship; university, college, and departmental committee service; and the establishment of partnerships with professional organizations within both the Illinois region and nationally. Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives, develop innovative department/college curricular and programmatic initiatives, including, but not limited to, industry outreach activities and programs.

Earned doctorate in sport management or relevant related field by time of appointment (ABD considered with established defense date); evidence of capability to engage in and publish research and present at professional meetings; demonstrated knowledge and awareness of professional developments related to area of specialization; past work experience in the sports industry; experience in working with students and colleagues from multi-cultural backgrounds.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level; record of scholarly collaboration; capability to write grants to obtain external funding; skill in use of instructional and computer technology in course delivery; experience and interest in student mentorship.

For additional information, see
http://www.cedu.niu.edu/knpe or contact search chair Steve Howell (showell2@niu.edu; 815-753-1157). Review of complete applications will begin after October 6, 2019

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