Research Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	FAC00217PO23
Advertised Title	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department	HRSM Sport and Entertainment Management
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Work County	Richland
Tenure Information	Professional Track
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor. This is a 12-month professional-track position, which is under the umbrella of the University’s Bridge to Faculty postdoctoral program. The Bridge to Faculty postdoctoral program is designed to recruit talented early-career scholars, with the goal of transitioning them to tenure-track faculty members after two years. This program aims to attract and retain promising scholars to the University of South Carolina with emphasis on outreach to underrepresented early-career scholars. The successful candidate will be granted the opportunity to deepen their expertise in sport management research, expand their scholarly profile, and strengthen the College’s and the University’s research community through diverse perspectives. The Bridge to Faculty postdoctoral program, uses a cohort model wherein postdoctoral research scholars participate together in meetings and tailored workshops to prepare them to establish a research program and support their ability to pursue grants and create productive mentoring relationships. The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is committed to building and supporting an inclusive community of scholars and students; in keeping with the University’s goals regarding faculty inclusiveness and excellence. We invite applications from outstanding scholars whose work contributes to, advances, or expands the boundaries of sport management. Primary duties for this position consist of, but are not limited to the following: a) establish a robust program of sport management research, b) teach one class per year related to sport management, c) participate in the intellectual life of the department and its research institutes, c) participate in the intellectual life of the institute and department, d) meet regularly with faculty mentors, e) participate in professional development opportunities, and f) collaborate across the college and institution when deemed appropriate.
Required Education and Experience	Doctoral Degree in Sport and Entertainment Management, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications	N/A

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	08/16/2024
Job Open Date	10/13/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial review of applicants will commence November 16, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit the following: 1) A cover letter describing your interest in the position, specifically at USC, with relevant personal and professional background, 2) A curriculum vitae including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. 3) Transcript (indicating completion of PhD after August 15, 2020 or expected completion of PhD by August 15, 2024). 4) Statements of research and teaching (three-page limit each, double-spaced). 5) Up to two (2) writing samples 6) Three letters of recommendation (must be on organization letterhead and include wet signatures [letters must be sent from referee directly to the Search Committee Chairperson, Dr. Richard Southall, email: [email protected]]). If you have any questions about the application process or this position, please contact Dr. Richard Southall, Director, College Sport Research Institute, Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at [email protected] or 803-777-5550. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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