Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

James Madison University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Management
Position Number 6438
Posting Number F2286
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Business
Department 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Sport & Recreation Management (SRM) program at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The starting date for the position is Fall, 2024.
The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. We strive to be a leader in impacting the future of global hospitality, sport and recreation. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.
Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking an innovative and collaborative faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in Sport & Recreation Management and possibly graduate courses in Sport & Recreation Leadership (3/3 teaching load). Applicants should have the ability to teach the following courses: Foundations of Leadership in SRM, SRM Seminar, Introduction to SRM, Management in Sport & Recreation, Sport Marketing & Sales, and Facilities and Event Management. The applicant must be able to show evidence of a clear research agenda, work independently on research, and be willing to engage in collaborative scholarship with faculty and students across disciplines. The applicant should also be prepared to engage in service to the university, community, department, and profession.
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in sport or recreation management or a closely related field. Strong ABD candidates will be considered with the condition that the successful candidate must have completed their PhD prior to the start date.
The applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching as well as evidence of successful publications or a 3-5-year plan for an active scholarship agenda. It is preferred that the applicant have previous experience working within professional sport and/or intercollegiate athletics.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 09/20/2023
Beginning Review Date 10/21/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15426
Additional Posting Information
Candidates must complete an on-line employment application in JobLink and provide the following:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Scholarship Philosophy and Research Agenda (uploaded under “Other Document #1”)
  • Documentation related to teaching effectiveness (uploaded under “Course Evaluations”)
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy


Questions may be directed to Dr. Augustus Hallmon, search chair ([email protected]).

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