Monday, March 31, 2008

JOB: Lectureship in Sport, Durham University, UK

Lectureship in Sport, Durham University, UK

Please follow link for a full job description:


https://jobs.dur.ac.uk/jobdtls.asp?Session_in=&Uid=&vref=2264

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

CONFERENCE: Making Europe/Making Europeans: The Ethnographic and the Everyday

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday April 10th- Friday April 11th 2008,

University of Texas at Austin

The Center for European Studies is pleased to announce the date for our
annual international conference "Making Europe/Making Europeans: The
Ethnographic and the Everyday". The conference explores notions of
European citizenship and identity in relation to key questions relating
to Europe's changing borders, the politics of music and sport, and the
importance of cities and landscapes to Europe's diverse and changing
populations. With speakers from six European countries, as well experts
from across the USA, the conference is set to be an important cross
disciplinary event on the politics of Europe. The conference is free
and open to faculty, students and all members of the wider community.
For further details and to register for the conference please contact
Sally Dickson at: ces@austin.utexas.edu Or visit or website for
further details:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/european_studies/conferences/making-e
urope/index/


Organizing committee:

Dr. Ben Carrington (Sociology), Associate Director of the Center for
European Studies

Dr. Werner Krauss (Germanic Studies), Associate Professor, German
Academic Exchange Service

Sally Dickson, Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor

Saturday, March 22, 2008

CFP: Fan Studies

Call for Papers: FAN STUDIES
2008 Midwest Popular Culture Association Conference
Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2008
Cincinnati OH
http://www.mpcaaca.org
Deadline: April 30, 2008

The Fan Studies area of the Midwest Popular Culture and Midwest American Culture Association is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Conference in October. The MPCA/MACA conference will be held in Cincinnati, OH October 3-5, 2008. Topics can include, but are not limited to fan fiction, multi-media fan production, fan communities, fandom of individual media texts, sports fandom, or the future of fandom. Case studies are also welcome.

Please send 250 word abstract proposals on any aspect of Fan Studies to Paul Booth, Department of Language, Literature and Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180 or to pbooth81@gmail.com. More information about the conference can be found at http://www.mpcaaca.org/ Please include name, affiliation, and e-mail address with the 250 word abstract.

Paul Booth
pbooth81@gmail.com

CFP: Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding

Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding: 30 Nov - 2 Dec 2008
http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre/index.html

CALL FOR PAPERS: ABSTRACTS DUE 16 MAY
http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre/abstracts.html

A SELECTION OF THE BEST PAPERS WILL APPEAR IN A SPECIAL CONFERENCE EDITION OF THE ROUTLEDGE JOURNAL SPORT IN SOCIETY
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/14610981.asp

Dear colleagues,

you are warmly invited to attend the international conference Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding, which will be hosted by the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, 30 Nov - 2 Dec 2008. This event will bring together academics, policy makers and community representatives from around the world to discuss issues of sport and diversity, with a special focus on themes of 'race', indigeneity and ethnicity. The emphasis here is with sport in a global sense, considering developments in regions as varied as Australasia, East and West Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Additionally, there will be scope for analysis of sport and diversity in localised contexts, such as Aborigines in Australia and Canada, Native Americans and Hispanics in the US, and Maori and Pacific Islanders in New Zealand. Just as significantly, there will be discussion of sport and society in cross-cultural contexts wherein themes of 'race', ethnicity, and religion intersect, such as among Chinese, Indian and Malaysian peoples around South-East Asia.

Keynote speakers: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre/speakers.html

1. Prof John Hoberman (Univ of Texas at Austin) will discuss scientific and folkloric assumptions of athletic ability according to ‘race’. His talk will focus on theories of ‘black’ athletic aptitude in the context of the evolving area of medical genetics, whether ‘scientific’ assumptions of ‘racial’ capability are actually convincing, and the likely future of ‘race politics’ in light of science-race discourses in sport. His best known publication is Darwin's Athletes: How Sport Has Damaged Black America and Preserved the Myth of Race, Houghton Mifflin, New York, 1997.

2. Prof John Sugden (Univ of Brighton, UK) will speak about the role of sport in conflict resolution, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence between rival ethnic and religious groups in Northern Ireland and the Middle East. These are regions where innovative sport programs are part of challenging, yet promising initiatives to try to break down longstanding hostility between historically antagonistic communities. His publications include J. Sugden and J. Wallis (eds), Football for Peace: Teaching and Playing Sport for Conflict Resolution in the Middle East, Meyer & Meyer, Aachen, 2007.

3. Dr Kevin Hylton (Leeds Metropolitan Univ, UK) will deliver a paper that emphasises the value of theoretically informed practical efforts to address problems associated with racial discrimination in sport. Specifically, he will consider how a turn to critical race theory can contribute to a better understanding and theorising of ‘race’, racism and antiracism in sport. In this session Dr Hylton will focus on the inconsistencies, contradictions and pragmatics of theory and practice in sport. He is the author of the much anticipated Critical Race Theory and Sport, Routledge, London, which will be published in July 2008.

For further details about the conference, please visit the web site http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre/index.html or email the Conference Chair at SRE2008@uts.edu.au. By all means pass on this notice to relevant colleagues and organisations.

Sincerely, Daryl
p.s. Conference organisers are seeking expressions of interest from sponsors, whose support will be vital to the aim of including speakers and delegates from various cultural, regional and socio-economic backgrounds. See: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre/sponsors.html

Associate Professor Daryl Adair (PhD)
Conference Chair: Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding
University of Technology, Haymarket, Sydney, Australia.
http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/sre
Tel: + 61 2 9514 5498
Fax: + 61 2 9514 5140

Thursday, March 20, 2008

JOB: Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Health and Sports Studies, Canisius College

Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Health and Sports Studies
Institution: Canisius College
Location: Buffalo, NY
Category:

* Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Posted: 03/19/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Chair of the Department of Physical Education,
Health, and Sport Studies
School of Education and Human Services

The department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies is seeking applicants for the position of chair. The ideal candidate will hold the rank of associate or full professor, and will have teaching expertise in physical education methodology with specialization in elementary school pedagogy.

The department offers academic/certification programs in physical education and health at the undergraduate and graduate level. Innovative department faculty also offer the college's only fully online program, which leads to professional New York State certification in physical education. The chair is responsible for personnel, planning, and operations within the academic department. The responsibilities are diverse and include: setting the academic objectives of the department and ensuring the integrity of academic programs; leading faculty in the process of assessing student learning and program improvement; representing, and advocating for, the faculty at college and divisional meetings; and maintaining a high level of communication between the faculty and the dean.

The chair is expected to teach two courses per semester. Courses may include teaching methods, movement education, curriculum in physical education, teacher behaviors, and on-line courses in the graduate program.

The successful applicant will possess strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal abilities in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills. The chair is expected to work as part of a collegial team committed to educational rigor, mentoring candidates, assessment of student learning, preparing candidates to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, field supervision, professional service, and participation with our school partners in urban and suburban settings.

The School of Education and Human Services is accredited by NCATE and includes six academic departments which offer 14 initial and 11 advanced programs to prepare PK-12 teachers and other school personnel in addition to an undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine; and graduate degrees in Health and Human Performance, Sport Administration, and College Student Personnel Administration. Find more program information at http://www.canisius.edu/education/. Canisius College, founded by the Jesuits in 1870, is an independent, co-educational institution of higher education conducted in the American Catholic Jesuit tradition. Canisius espouses the ideal of academic excellence along with a sense of responsibility to use one's gifts in the service of others and to the benefit of society. Minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Canisius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a very attractive benefits package. Salary commensurate with rank and experience.

Please send application materials to:
Dr. Gregory Reeds
Chair, Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies
Canisius College
2001 Main Street-Koessler Athletic Center
Buffalo, New York 14208
Email: reedsg@canisius.edu
Phone: 716-888-2952 or 888-2960
Fax: 716-888-3219

Buffalo, New York is a city with a population of 280,000 located at the confluence of Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The Buffalo-Niagara metropolitan area has a diverse population of 1.1 million. Buffalo's thriving arts, cultural, and nightlife scenes are considered the hub of the greater bi-national region in New York and Ontario, Canada.

Strong ethnic communities reflect the diversity of the city. Summers in Buffalo and surrounding area are beautiful with average daytime temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Winter daytime temperatures average in the upper 20s and lower 30 and the snow supports local skiing venues which are within an hour from the city. Buffalo has a reputation for being an unusually friendly community. In 2001, USA Today named Buffalo the winner of its "City with a Heart" contest, proclaiming it the nation's "friendliest city." Also, in 1996 and 2002, Buffalo won the All America City award. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery are nationally recognized. There are numerous theatres in the city and two major league sport franchises.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested individuals should send hard copies of the following materials:
1. Letter of interest including administrative, teaching, and scholarly experience
2. A current vita
3. Philosophy statement regarding teaching
4. Three letters of reference
5. Official transcripts

Screening of applications will begin April 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will become effective August 15, 2008.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

CFP: The British Society of Sports History Annual Conference 2008

Call for Papers

The British Society of Sports History Annual Conference 2008
5-7 September

Hosted by the Chelsea School, University of Brighton, in Eastbourne

The Chelsea School, University of Brighton (Eastbourne) is pleased to invite you to the 26th Annual Conference of the British Society of Sports History from September 5-7 2008. The Chelsea School (http://www.brighton.ac.uk/chelsea/) is nestled in the shadows of the glorious South Downs countryside and is only a five minute walk from the 'Sunshine Coast' of Eastbourne.

The conference will be open themed. Papers should be a maximum of 20 minutes in length with ten minutes for questions and discussion. Abstracts should be no longer than 200 words and should be sent to Dr. Marc Keech (m.keech@brighton.ac.uk) by Friday June 6th 2008 (please note this is a later date than originally advertised. Ideas for Specialist Panels will also be strongly considered.

The Richard W. Cox Postgraduate Prize will be awarded for the best paper by a postgraduate student. Please indicate when you submit your abstract if you wish to be considered for this award.

The conference will receive the Sir Derek Birley Annual Memorial Lecture on the morning of Saturday September 6th 2008. The conference will also receive special lectures from the two most recent winners of The Lord Aberdare Book Prize, Professor Tony Collins (2006) and Dr. Emma Griffin (2007).

Abstracts, registrations and all queries should be sent to:

Dr. Marc Keech
Chelsea School,
University of Brighton,
1, Denton Road,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex,
BN20 7SP
Tel: 01273 643734
Fax: 01273 643704
Email: m.keech@brighton.ac.uk

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

JOB: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY

The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton Campus, invites applications for a tenure track instructor appointment to support the work of the Faculty primarily through teaching and assisting with research, outreach and experiential work in the Faculty’s Recreation & Sport Studies degree program. Details on Kinesiology’s academic programs can be found at: http://www.unbf.ca/kinesiology/main.html

Appointment will begin July 1, 2008 or as soon thereafter as possible. The successful candidates will have a minimum of a master’s degree in a related field; a PhD or near completion is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a covering letter specifying the area(s) of interest, along with a resume, and the name, address, phone and e-mail addresses of three academic references. Review of applications will begin April 30, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application packages should be directed to:

Dr. Terry R. Haggerty, Dean
Faculty of Kinesiology
University of New Brunswick
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Email: kines@unb.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

JOB: Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health, Atlanta Metro College

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
Institution: Atlanta Metropolitan College
Location: Atlanta, GA
Category:

* Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
* Faculty - Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Posted: 03/17/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time, tenure track, ten-month position, which reports to the Chair of the Division of Social Sciences. Major responsibilities include teaching a fifteen credit hour course load per semester; academic advisement of students pursuing programs of study in the Social Sciences; and participation on academic and college-wide committees.

A master’s degree in education with emphasis in physical education is required, with the equivalent of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline; a Ph.D is preferred. Must have experience at the collegiate level teaching physical education and health theory and activity courses, as well as an interest and commitment to teaching at a two-year college. Experience and/or willingness to use technology in teaching and learning is desirable. The successful candidate should have experience providing quality instruction to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in coaching women’s basketball.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University System of Georgia offers an excellent benefits package, including sick and vacation leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated employment date is August 11, 2008. Interested persons should submit the following for consideration: (1) a letter of application, including a statement of the applicant’s philosophy of education; (2) copies of all college transcripts (candidates selected for interview will be required to provide official copies of all college transcripts); (3) a detailed vita or resume; and (4) the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. All materials should be sent to:

Regina Ray Simmons
Office of Human Resources
Atlanta Metropolitan College
1630 Metropolitan Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: 404/756/4047

Saturday, March 15, 2008

JOB: Texas A&M, non tenure track, Sport Management

The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in the area of Sport Management to begin September 2008.

Approximately 600 undergraduate students, 35 MS students, and 10 PhD students are currently enrolled in the sport management program. The program supports a total of 7 tenure line faculty and 3 clinical/lecturer faculty. Candidates will be expected to participate in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and contribute to the undergraduate curriculum and program of study.

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, non-tenure track appointment

• Earned doctorate in sport management, or closely related field
• Evidence of ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Contribute to the undergraduate student curriculum, admissions, and program
• Preference will be given to applicants with evidence of an established line of
scholarly research, with demonstrated ability in teaching at the undergraduate
and graduate levels, and who can contribute to the mission and goals of the
Center for Sport Management Research and Education.

Appointment: 9 months, effective September 1, 2008, with opportunities for summer teaching

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications

Application: Send a letter of application, a statement of teaching interest, curriculum vitae or
resume, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:

George B. Cunningham, PhD
Laboratory for Diversity in Sport
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
4243 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-4243
Phone: 979.458.8006
FAX: 979.847.8987
Email: gbcunningham@tamu.edu

Closing Date: Review of candidates will begin March 31, 2008 and will continue until the
position is filled.

*****

Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to creating and maintaining a climate that affirms diversity of both persons and views,
including differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic
background, religion, sexual orientation, and disability.

NEW JOURNAL: Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (JIIA)

The College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) is pleased to announce the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (JIIA), a peer-reviewed, scholarly, open-access journal, dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and disseminating interdisciplinary and interuniversity collaborative college-sport research.

As the College Sport Research Institute’s official journal, JIIA is dedicated to critically examining ethical, social, economic, and political issues surrounding college sport in the United States and providing readers with thought-provoking editorials, research articles, and reviews.

The Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics website: http://csri-jiia.org is a resource devoted entirely to topics of interest to college-sport researchers, NCAA and university administrators, athletic department staff members, faculty, media, and college athletes. This rigorously reviewed, open-access journal will feature quantitative and qualitative articles, as well as thought-provoking editorials and reviews.

The initial article from the 2008 Issue is

Intercollegiate Athletics: A Preliminary Study Examining the Opinions on the Impact of the Academic Performance Rate (APR)by Keith Christy, Chad Seifried and Donna L. Pastore

At the present time there are 17 manuscripts under review. As manuscripts are accepted for publication, they added to the current issue and the website will be immediately updated.

For more information on JIIA, including guidelines for submission and JIIA Editorial Review Board members visit: http://csri-jiia.org

Sincerely,

Dr. Richard M. Southall - Director

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NASSS Executive Board

2008 NASSS Elections‹Nominations

The North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) invites you to
consider serving NASSS by running for one of the following positions:

· President-elect: This position requires a 3 year commitment that
involves serving one year each as President-elect, President, and Past
President. The President-elect serves as Chair of the Program Committee for
the upcoming NASSS Conference. As President, this person oversees the
business of NASSS, while the past-President serves on the Board in an
advisory capacity. (1 or 2 candidates needed)


· Secretary: This position requires a 2 year commitment and primarily
entails taking and compiling minutes of all Board meetings and Business
meetings of NASSS. In addition, the Secretary is responsible for
communications involving the organization. (1 or 2 candidates needed)

· Member-at-Large: The member-at-large (MAL) serves on the NASSS Board
for 2 years during which time s/he chairs one of the award committees. (1 or
2 candidates needed)

· This year¹s ballot also contains an option to vote in favor of or
against affiliation with the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). For
further information about this issue, please go to Elections on the NASSS
website

Procedures for Nomination: You may nominate yourself or someone else to run
for an office. If you wish to nominate someone else, please be sure to
contact the person you are nominating so that they agree to run for office.

Materials needed: Candidates who wish to run for office need to provide a
brief Vision Statement for NASSS, in addition to a Biographical Statement
that outlines the candidate¹s qualifications for the office, including a
summary of publications and/or a report on other professional activities.

For further details about each position please see the NASSS bylaws, found
in the documents section of the website's resource center:
http://www.nasss.org/resources.html
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact a current
member of the Board (Rich King, crking@wsu.edu, Bob Rinehart,
rerine@wsu.edu, Nancy Spencer, nspencr@bgsu.edu), the Elections Committee
Chair, Billy Hawkins (bhawk@uga.edu), or the Web manager, Amy Hribar
(amsbar2002@hotmail.com)

NOTE: In order to vote in this year¹s NASSS elections, you must be current
with your dues. Membership fees may now be paid via the NASSS website. If
you have any questions, please contact Amy Hribar (amsbar2002@hotmail.com)

Friday, March 14, 2008

JOB: Dean, Science, Health, Sport and Education, Red Deer College (Alberta)

Position: Dean, Science, Health, Sport and Education
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Red Deer College (Alberta)
Location: Canada
Date posted: 3/13/2008
Application deadline: 4/2/2008

Nestled in the heart of Alberta, RDC offers quality educational programming in a genuine College atmosphere. The Division of Science, Health, Sport & Education is one of the six divisions at Red Deer College, it has 229 faculty and staff and a budget of over $9 million. The Division of Science, Health, Sport & Education offers university transfer, diploma and certificate programs as well as degree completion programs in Nursing and Education. Red Deer College is pursuing degree-granting status in several program areas.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President Academic, the Dean, Science, Health, Sport & Education contributes to strategic leadership of the Academic Division and provides leadership to specific College departments within the division including support and mentorship to chairs, faculty, and staff in their personal/professional development and performance. The Dean works with the Executive Vice President Academic, other senior administrators, chairs and department staff to establish and implement College and Academic Strategic Plans and divisional goals and objectives to ensure that an effective learning environment is maintained.

Already a key contributor to Central Alberta's economic and social growth, RDC has some big plans on the horizon including program renewal, new program development and innovation. The College is engaged in a $75-$100 million facility expansion and renovation over the next 3-5 years, doubling the size of the apprenticeship program, creating new health education programs, and pursuing degree-granting status. All of these activities are designed to enhance RDC's position in Alberta's competitive post-secondary environment.

The ideal candidate will have a solid reputation as an educator and scholar in a post-secondary environment with College and University levels of programming, including proven experience in a senior leadership role and classroom experience. Red Deer College offers quality education in a supportive, friendly and balanced environment where diversity is honoured and excellence is expected.

Interested candidates should forward their resumes to Ms. Elizabeth Hurley or Ms. Shayleen Stringer Davies Park, Executive Search Consultants, phone: (780) 420-9900. It is preferred that applications be sent electronically to: careers@daviespark.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. More details and the complete Opportunity Profile can be found at http://www.daviespark.com.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

CFP: NASSS 2008 Barbara Brown Student Paper Award

CALL FOR PAPERS – NASSS Student Members
2008 Barbara Brown Student Paper Award


HISTORY
Barbara A. Brown was a professor of sport sociology at the University of Western Ontario from 1983 until 1990, when she died of cancer aged forty. Dr. Brown, who was President‐Elect of NASSS at the time of her death, was widely recognized for her expertise on women in sport and leisure, her political commitment to extending girls'
and women's opportunities for participation in sport, and her contributions to the development of a professional community of sport sociologists. She was also a dedicated mentor and teacher whose invaluable work with students is appropriately memorialized in the naming of this award for her.

ELIGIBILITY
• All paper topics relevant to the sociological study of sport, physical activity, physical education, health and the active body are eligible for submission.
• Authors MUST be members of NASSS at time of submission.
• Papers do not need to be submitted for presentation at the NASSS conference (though most are)
• Authors must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time their paper is submitted.
• Papers that have undergone formal, peer review for publication are not eligible for the contest.
• Papers must represent student‐produced inquiry only. Limited input from supervisors (e.g., general feedback on structure and content, or recommendations for editing) is acceptable, but papers on which supervisors have had substantial input (e.g., analysis of data, writing or rewriting of sections of the paper) are not eligible.
• The committee will accept one (1) submission per author.
• In the event that a co‐authored paper is selected as winner, the authors will share the prize.
• When warranted, the committee will offer up to two (2) awards, one (1) for a Master’s Student and one (1) for a PhD student.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Papers may not exceed 30 double‐spaced pages, including notes, tables, and references (which also need to be double‐spaced).
• Authors should follow a consistent style (e.g., APA) throughout the paper, and should include line numbers to facilitate reviewer comments.
• Papers should be free of any reference to the author(s) in order to ensure blind review.
• Authors should include a cover page with the title of the paper, their full contact information, institutional affiliation, degree program, advisor name and contact information, and award category for submission (master’s or doctoral). This page will be removed when papers are distributed to reviewers (ensuring the blind‐review process).

PRIZES
The award recipient will receive up to $1000 towards their NASSS conference expenses, plus a waiver of the conference registration fee. The Student Paper Award Committee may also give up to two honorable mentions in each category. Students receiving an honorable mention will have their conference registration fees waived.

SUBMISSIONS
The DEADLINE for submissions is August 1, 2008.
Papers and any questions should be sent via email to:
Michelle T. Helstein, Student Paper Award Committee Chair
Email: helsmt@uleth.ca

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

CFP: International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM)

Call for Papers

International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (IJSMM)

Special Issue on “The Entrepreneurial Nature of Sports Marketing”

http://www.inderscience.com/browse/callpaper.php?callID=920

Guest Editors

Vanessa Ratten, Duquesne University, United States
Maryellen Kelly, Duquesne University, United States
Dorene Ciletti, Duquesne University, United States

Sport is a billion dollar global industry. Globalization has presented
challenges and opportunities in sport, and in a complex, changing
environment, innovation and the way that advertisers market sports through
the internet may hold the key to success. While sports marketing and
entrepreneurship have not frequently crossed paths in academic research,
as competition for consumer dollars increases, innovative marketing
efforts must evolve to create competitive advantage for sports
organizations and deliver value to consumers. The aim of this special
issue is to advance a body of knowledge that relates entrepreneurial
innovation to sports marketing and team performance management.
Quantitative analyses, qualitative studies, conceptual or theoretical
research and cases studies are welcome. This special issue will focus on
entrepreneurial marketing and team performance management efforts in
sports, including, but not limited to, the following topics:

Entrepreneurial approaches to marketing
The role of entrepreneurship in marketing innovation and team performance
management
Global marketing challenges and opportunities
Entrepreneurial firms and marketing policies
Sponsorship initiatives
New media and marketing innovation
The role of social networks
Social capital and entrepreneurial marketing
Innovative brand initiatives in teams
The role of sport in marketing social change
Ethics, social responsibility and sustainability
The role of technological innovation in marketing
Targeting and segmentation strategies in sports-based team management
Relationship marketing initiatives
Positioning and competitive advantage in sports teams
Media relationships and marketing success
Marketing metrics and assessment
Sports marketing and entrepreneurship best practices in team performance

Manuscripts must be received by June 30th 2008. Please submit manuscripts
in a word-compatible format electronically to:
Vanessa Ratten
A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh PA 15282 USA
Email: vanessaratten@gmail.com



Vanessa Ratten
Assistant Professor
Leadership, Ethics & Global Business Division
A J Palumbo & J F Donahue Schools of Business Administration
464 Rockwell Hall
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Ph: 412 396 1907

CFP: 1st Annual University of Maryland Physical Cultural Studies Student Conference

This notice serves as a second call for papers for the:
1st Annual University of Maryland Physical Cultural Studies Student Conference: "Cultural Studies <=> Critical Research and Writing"


Cultural Studies has long been based on a commitment to progressive social upheaval with a focus on the popular in the contemporary condition. Given this context, the Physical Cultural Studies Program at the University of Maryland - College Park is pleased to announce its first graduate student conference to be held Friday, April 25, 2008. This notice serves as a call for papers from on a variety of topics pertaining to cultural studies and human movement ranging from, but not limited to, the use of the body, space, ethical considerations in cultural studies research, teaching Physical Cultural Studies, national identities, and the role of neoliberalism in contemporary society. For those graduate students interested in presenting the deadline for abstracts (250 words) is March 15th, 2008. Please direct all inquiries, and/or email abstracts with "PCS Abstract" in the heading to Ryan White at ryan198@gmail.com.

Keynote Speech by: Dr. Lisa Swanson, Towson University "Physical Cultural Studies: Before, During, and After College Park"

Dr. Lisa Swanson is the first graduate from the University of Maryland – College Park Physical Cultural Studies Program, and she will be presenting a lecture of her experiences with Cultural Studies from the University to the professional realm. As such, Dr. Swanson will be discussing how Cultural Studies has provided an influence on her everyday life, both personally and professionally.

University of Maryland – College Park PCS Post-Conference Activity

There is a game scheduled on April 25th at the Washington Nationals new baseball stadium, and the PCS program is looking into purchasing a small block of tickets to the event. If you are interested in attending please indicate that in your email to Ryan White.

Accommodations

Guests are encouraged to stay at the Ramada Inn Limited, located 1 mile from the University. At this time double occupancy rooms are approximately $70 per night.

Monday, March 10, 2008

JOB: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Location: China
Date posted: 3/10/2008

THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Applications are invited for:-Department of Sports Science and Physical Education Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

(Ref. 08/036(240)/2) (Closing date: April 7, 2008)

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; (ii) evidence of published research; and preferably (iii) a Certificate in Education. The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, primarily in the area of the psychology of sport and exercise, and/or sociology of sport and physical education; (b) develop a strong research programme. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for two years initially commencing August 2008, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to mutual agreement. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/spe . [Monthly salary ranges for Associate Professorship: from HK$61,095 to HK$70,295; for Assistant Professorship: from HK$45,580 to HK$58,025; approximate exchange rate in February 2008: USD1=HK$7.8]

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, and a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years, plus housing benefits for eligible appointees.

Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/personnel. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom applicants' consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified), to the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong (Fax: (852) 2603 6852) by the closing date. Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Confidential' on cover. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

CONFERENCE: Power of Sport Summit

On behalf of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, we would like to cordially invite you to the first Power of Sport Summit: A Participatory Forum on Sport and Social Change on June 14th and 15th, 2008 to be held at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit will be an interactive meeting of academics, practitioners and advocates working together to define and address current and emerging issues involving the intersection of sport and social justice. The objective of the Summit is to generate discussion around current trends, including what's working, what's possible, and what important actions are needed to help advance the sport and social change movement.

All those interested in the intersection of sport and social justice are invited to attend and participate in the Power of Sport Summit, where experts in the fields of research, education and advocacy will unite to celebrate, reinvigorate and advance this very important work. All participants will be vital contributors able to share their expertise. Coaches, program managers, athletes and activists, both youth and adult, will be among those whose tangible experiences are key components in understanding the vital intersection of sport and social justice.

The Power of Sport Summit marks the conclusion of a year of innovative research carried out by Sport in Society’s inaugural team of Research Fellows. Their research activities cut across disciplines and demonstrate the powerful connection between sport and social change.

Due to the breadth and depth of possible topics, the Power of Sport Summit will combine interactive breakout sessions led by Sport in Society's Research Fellows with “Open Space Technology” (OST) working groups. Rather than concretely define all topics and presenters in advance, participants will also take active roles as self-organizers, setting the agenda for a collaborative working meeting. This dual structure offers participants an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and research currently advancing the sport and social change movement, while also allowing unforeseen topics to emerge and ensuring that the best outcomes are everyone's to create. These working sessions are intended to foster concrete action steps that can make a valuable impact in a variety of ways.

For more information regarding the Summit, including event details and the use of Open Space Technology, registration information and visitor information, please visit the event website at http://www.sportinsociety.org/powerofsportsummit.php. Any questions may be directed to my attention at: e.wolff@neu.edu, 617-373-8936.

Warmest regards,


Eli


Eli A. Wolff
Manager, Research & Advocacy
Center for the Study of Sport in Society
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue, Suite 350 RI
Boston, MA 02120
Work phone: 617-373-8936
Fax: 617-373-4566
Email: e.wolff@neu.edu

Sport Sciences Roehampton University (London, UK)

Dear NASSS Members and sport sociology community,

The Sport Sciences Programme at Roehampton University is seeking to appoint a Head of Subject. The position would be ideal for senior academics, Associate or Full professors, in the sociology of sport (and exercise). Sport Sciences at Roehampton has a strong focus on teaching and researching sociology and cultural studies of sport.

The position offers a wide range of research and teaching activities in the context of one of the world’s most socially and culturally vibrant cities. As London rumbles towards the 2012 Olympic Games there are numerous opportunities for direct observation and research into the socio-cultural impact of sport. The person appointed would also be a member of the Centre for Scientific and Cultural Research in Sport (CSCRS). The Centre has a long tradition of research in the area of sport, leisure and culture with a focus on sport and social identities, embodiment and media sport.

http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/researchcentres/cscrs/index.html

See the full job ad: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/SK079/Head_of_Sport_Sciences/

See below for details of the position:


Head of Sport Sciences
School of Human and Life Sciences
REF: HR19/08
£44,638 to £51,255 p.a. inc.
A chair could be available for an exceptional candidate.
Roehampton University enjoys a growing international reputation and delivers outstanding programmes.

We are located in 54 acres of parkland in south-west London and offer an ideal environment in which to work and learn.

We foster a culture of excellence, innovation and aspiration in teaching and research. We are committed to our people, promoting diversity and equality of opportunity for all.

The School of Human and Life Sciences is seeking a senior academic to act as Head of Sport Sciences and provide academic leadership for a successful team of Physiologists, Biomechanists, Psychologists and Social Scientists. There are excellent, purpose built lab facilities for both teaching and research and we have close links with professional athletes and teams, locally, nationally and internationally.

You will be an ambitious individual able to lead Sport Sciences with a clear vision of the future direction, having relevant teaching and curriculum development experience, and a personal commitment to high quality research.

Under the direction of the Dean, and as part of the School's Senior Management, you will provide leadership across the key areas of learning and teaching, research and enterprise.

Whilst this appointment is offered on a without term basis, the headship is available for a period of three years in the first instance, renewable by mutual agreement. Following this period the role holder will revert to their substantive role of Principal Lecturer/Reader or Professor depending on their original appointment. This title will be retained after completion of the headship.

Prospective applicants who wish to discuss this position can contact the Dean of the School of Human and Life Sciences, Michael Barham on 020 8392 3617.

For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 8392 3644 (24 hour answerphone), email hr@roehampton.ac.uk or visit our website at www.roehampton.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference HR19/08.

Closing date: 17 March 2008.
Interview date: 1 April 2008.

Monday, March 03, 2008

CFP: Teaching the Body

The editors of Transformations, a peer-reviewed journal, seek articles (5,000 - 10,000 words) and media reviews (books, film, video, performance, art, music, etc. - 3,000 to 5,000 words) that explore the body in a variety of pedagogical contexts and disciplinary perspectives-literature, science, women’s and gender studies, anthropology, folklore, history, psychology, sociology, art, photography, geography, religion, cultural studies, working-class studies, ethnic studies, disability studies, age studies, narrative medicine, and others.

Topics might include: the body in global and transnational contexts; the culture of self-help; environmental issues; im/migration and transnational labor; body rituals and body modification (from tattooing and piercing to cosmetic surgery); reproductive rights; transgender, intersex, and queer bodies; bodies and sports; bodies and religion; military bodies; disciplining the bodies; imprisoned bodies; body economics; bodily knowledge; the body in virtual spaces; students as bodies; language of genetics in discussion of bodies; bodies as biological entities; bionic bodies; online communities (icons and avatars).

Send a hard copy in MLA format (6th ed.): Jacqueline Ellis and Edvige Giunta, Editors, Transformations, New Jersey City University, Hepburn Hall Room 309, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 OR email submissions and inquiries to: transformations@njcu.edu. Email submissions should be sent as attachments in MS Word or Rich Text format. For submission guidelines go to www.njcu.edu/assoc/transformations.

Deadline: 1 June 2008

Published semi-annually by New Jersey City University

Saturday, March 01, 2008

CONFERENCE: Power of Sport Summit: A Participatory Forum on Sport and Social Change

On behalf of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, we would like to cordially invite you to the first Power of Sport Summit: A Participatory Forum on Sport and Social Change on June 14th and 15th, 2008 to be held at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit will be an interactive meeting of academics, practitioners and advocates working together to define and address current and emerging issues involving the intersection of sport and social justice. The objective of the Summit is to generate discussion around current trends, including what's working, what's possible, and what important actions are needed to help advance the sport and social change movement.

All those interested in the intersection of sport and social justice are invited to attend and participate in the Power of Sport Summit, where experts in the fields of research, education and advocacy will unite to celebrate, reinvigorate and advance this very important work. All participants will be vital contributors able to share their expertise. Coaches, program managers, athletes and activists, both youth and adult, will be among those whose tangible experiences are key components in understanding the vital intersection of sport and social justice.

The Power of Sport Summit marks the conclusion of a year of innovative research carried out by Sport in Society’s inaugural team of Research Fellows. Their research activities cut across disciplines and demonstrate the powerful connection between sport and social change.

Due to the breadth and depth of possible topics, the Power of Sport Summit will combine interactive breakout sessions led by Sport in Society's Research Fellows with “Open Space Technology” (OST) working groups. Rather than concretely define all topics and presenters in advance, participants will also take active roles as self-organizers, setting the agenda for a collaborative working meeting. This dual structure offers participants an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and research currently advancing the sport and social change movement, while also allowing unforeseen topics to emerge and ensuring that the best outcomes are everyone's to create. These working sessions are intended to foster concrete action steps that can make a valuable impact in a variety of ways.

For more information regarding the Summit, including event details and the use of Open Space Technology, registration information and visitor information, please visit the event website at http://www.sportinsociety.org/powerofsportsummit.php. Any questions may be directed to my attention at: e.wolff@neu.edu, 617-373-8936.