JOB: Assistant Professor, Sport Management

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Department of Kinesiology

POSITION: Two positions: Assistant Professor, Sport Management

DUTIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, instruction in the Sport Management program and supervision of Sport Management interns. The successful candidate will be asked to teach in some of the following areas for major students: the business, economic, political/legal, and cultural aspects of the sports industry. Substantial involvement in scholarly activities and service activities is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in an area appropriate to the discipline. Evidence of successful teaching in higher education and at least two years of experience working in areas related to the sports industry.

RANK & SALARY: Tenure Track Assistant Professor; salary commensurate with qualifications. One of the two positions is contingent on final funding approval. Candidates who are ABD may be considered at instructor rank; completion of doctoral degree required by February 2007.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August, 2006

PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three references to:

Dr. Lisa Swanson, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
Towson University
Towson, MD 21252
(410) 704-5604

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2005, and the position will remain open until filled.

The Department of Kinesiology has approximately 750 undergraduate majors in Physical Education Teacher Education, Athletic Training, Sport Management, Sport Studies, and Exercise Science.

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 17,500 undergraduate and graduate students in 64 undergraduate majors, 35 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 600 full-time faculty who work here.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.