Wednesday, December 09, 2009

CFP: 2010 IAPS Conference, Rome

The Honors, Awards and Future Sites Committee is pleased to announce that the 38th annual IAPS conference will take place between Wednesday, September 15, 2010 and Sunday, September 19 at Università degli Studi di Roma "Foro Italico" IUSM in Rome, Italy.

Heather Reid and Emanuele Isidori will Chair the Site Organizing Committee and Doug Hochstetler will serve as the Conference Chair. A conference website will soon be posted at the IAPS web-site (www.iaps.net), and additional information will be forthcoming in future newsletters and via the e-mail list serve. In the meantime you will find conference information at: (http://iaps.net/2009/09/38th-annual-conference-rome/).

2010 IAPS Conference - Call for Papers

The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for presentation at the 38th annual 2010 IAPS meeting. The conference will be held in Rome, Italy between September 15-19, 2010. Abstracts are welcome on any area of philosophy of sport, including metaphysics, epistemology, aesthetics and ethics, and from any theoretical approach, including analytic philosophy and critical theory. In addition to abstracts for papers, proposals for round table and panel discussions, including a tentative list of participants, are also welcome and should follow the same format as paper abstracts. Graduate students and emerging scholars are encouraged to submit works in progress. Abstracts should be 300-500 words long (in either English or Italian) and must be received by April 1, 2010. The preferred mode of submission is by e-mail. Please send the abstract as an attachment, preferably in Word. Contributors who do not have access to e-mail should feel free to send a hard copy instead. Please submit e-mail copies of abstracts to the Conference Chair at: dxh174@psu.edu

Please send hard copies (only if e-mail is not available) to:

Doug Hochstetler
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Penn State University, Lehigh Valley
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447

Abstracts will be reviewed by a Program Committee of three IAPS peers. Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by May 14, 2010.

Monday, November 30, 2009

CFP: 10th International Symposium for Olympic Research

Rethinking Matters Olympic:

Investigations into the Socio-Cultural Study of the Modern Olympic Movement

10th International Symposium for Olympic Research

organized and sponsored by

The International Centre for Olympic Studies

at

The University of Western Ontario

28, 29, 30 October 2010

At this time I would like to extend an invitation to interested individuals to submit an abstract of your most recent Olympic-related research for adjudication towards presenting at the 10th Symposium, with accepted papers to be published in the Symposium Proceedings, which, as usual, will be produced and available to you upon your arrival at the Symposium. The deadline date for submission of abstracts is Monday, 1 March 2010, and the submission of final texts by no later than Friday, 30 July 2010. We will, as per the Beijing Model, follow up this initial announcement with periodic newsletter-announcements detailing other organizational details, such as registration fees, accommodation logistics, the program as it develops, keynote addresses, and other matters. I wish you all the very best for the remainder of 2009 and throughout the upcoming Olympic year of 2010. Cheers, and I look forward to hearing from you. Bob Barney

Sunday, November 29, 2009

CFP: ISHPES Seminar - "Sport and the State: A Controversial Relationship"

Call for Papers

We would like to remind you that the next ISHPES Seminar is scheduled to
take place June 3-6, 2010. The central topic of this year's Seminar is "Sport and
the State: A Controversial Relationship". It will focus above all on this
"controversial relationship". Not only historians, but also sociologists,
political scientists, and representatives of related disciplines are
expressly invited to come and contribute their thoughts from their own
specific perspective. The deadline for abstract submissions is February
15, 2010. For further details, please visit our website at
http://congress.wincol.ac.il

Yoav Meckel, Ph.D,

Chairman of the Organizing Committee

The ZinmanCollege of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Wingate
Institute, Israel

Congress Office:
Tel- 972-98639200

Mail Address: congress@wincol.ac.il

Website: http://congress.wincol.ac.il

INTERNSHIP: College Sport Research Institute

The College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) Internship Program allows students/individuals from any academic discipline the ability to gain practical research, development or event-management experience. Consistent with the mission and goals of CSRI and the Scholarly Conference on College Sport, we welcome both undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in college sport, college-sport research, event-management, development, or education to apply for the internship program. Internships can be structured for course credit.

Commitment and Compensation

CSRI internships are flexible, in regard to time commitments. Presently, research and event-management internships are unpaid. As a result we recognize interns in these positions may need to secure additional part-time employment. Therefore, the minimum time commitment for research and event-management interns is 20 hours/week. Since development internships are paid - based on a percent (20%) of developed memberships, donations, or sponsorships - the minimum time expectation for these internships is 30 hours per week. However, if interns require a specified number of hours to satisfy course credit requirements, CSRI can accommodate such a need.

  • Research Internships (Three - [3] Internships)

  • Development Internships (Two [2] Internships) Paid

  • Event-Operations Internships (Two [2] Internships)

How to Apply

Internship applicants must submit an application packet that includes:

  • Resume specifying academic standing and GPA

  • Letter of interest detailing: Previous experience, Education & Rationale for applying

  • Three letters of recommendation (one from a previous professor)

Send all appropriate paperwork to:

CSRI Internship Coordinator

College Sport Research Institute

Evergreen House, CB 8162

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Or

Email information to: csri@unc.edu

Application Deadlines

College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) internships are offered during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Interested candidates must submit an application packet by the deadlines listed below:

Spring: December 11

Summer: March 15

Fall: June 15

For more information on each internship, please visit the College Sport Research Institute website: www.unc.edu/csri


SEMINAR: Insuffler la paix - pensez-y, parlez-en, faites-la!

Pour diffusion immédiate
Novembre 2009

Le YMCA du Grand Moncton insuffle la paix chez les personnes de tous âges durant la Semaine de la paix du YMCA

(Moncton, N.-B.) – Chacun de nous a le potentiel d’être un bâtisseur de paix comme le souligne le thème de la Semaine de la paix du YMCA : « Insuffler la paix - pensez-y, parlez-en, faites-la! ». En concert avec les autres YMCA du Canada, le YMCA du Grand Moncton insuffle la paix et aide les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes à avoir une influence positive, spécialement durant la Semaine de la paix se déroulant du 21 au 28 novembre 2009.

« Dans le monde planétaire d’aujourd’hui, nous sommes plus liés les uns aux autres que nous puissions l’imaginer, dit Chris Robicheau, coordonnateur du Comité international du YMCA du Grand Moncton. En diffusant notre message de paix, nous sommes capables d’inspirer les autres à s’engager dans des actions pacifiques », d’ajouter M. Robicheau.

Même si la paix fait partie des programmes de toute l’année du YMCA du Grand Moncton, dans le cadre de la Semaine de la paix, on met plus d’accent sur l’exploration de la paix à de nombreux échelons, spécialement chez les enfants et les jeunes. Cette année, on se concentre sur le fait d’inspirer les autres à s’engager activement dans la paix dans leur vie quotidienne. Cela constitue une partie importante de l’instauration de la paix.

« Nos actions individuelles à l’égard de la paix sont des éléments clés de la création d’un monde plus sain et pacifique. La Semaine de la paix du YMCA est centrée sur l’importance de démontrer et de vivre nos valeurs de base d’inclusion, de respect, de responsabilité, de bienveillance, d’amour et de protection de la Terre », dit M. Robicheau.

Le YMCA a créé un guide d’activités axées sur la paix pour aider les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes à traduire leurs valeurs en action en explorant des sujets comme la coopération, l’empathie, le respect, la communication positive, la résolution des conflits et les parallèles entre les enjeux mondiaux et communautaires. Le YMCA encourage les parents et les enseignants à consulter le site www.ymca.ca pour télécharger ce guide gratuit.

Un fait saillant de la semaine est l’octroi de la Médaille de la paix du YMCA à une personne ou un groupe qui, sans ressources spéciales, démontre un engagement à l’égard de la paix par le biais de ses contributions spéciales au sein de la collectivité ou à l’étranger.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: NASSS Newsletter, Dec 09

This the third call for submissions for the December edition of the NASSS Newsletter.

Deadline: Friday, December 11 at midnight.

Send to Sean Smith (sean.smith@rogers.com)

CFP: THE 8th ANNUAL DONALD MACINTOSH SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT DAY CONFERENCE

Saturday| January 16| 2010

Queen’s University| Kingston| Ontario

The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University would like to invite all those interested in socio-cultural studies of sport and exercise to our annual day conference, held in the memory of our colleague, Dr. Donald Macintosh.

Call for papers

Graduate students who would like to present their work at the conference should send abstracts or proposals for round-table discussions to Samantha King (kingsj@queensu.ca) by December 15, 2009. We are looking for presentations of works-in-progress, as well as presentations of completed research.

The conference programme will consist of several sessions of graduate student presentations, a catered lunch, and the annual Donald Macintosh Memorial Lecture.

Dr. Christine Dallaire of the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa/École des Sciences de l’Activités Physique, Université d’Ottawa will speak on:

“The Jeux de la Francophonie Canadienne 2008 and the Discursive Construction of Francophoneness as a Technique of the Self”

Kingston is accessible by VIA rail or bus. It is a two hour and 45 minute drive from downtown Toronto or downtown Montreal. It is a two-hour drive from Ottawa and a one-hour drive from Watertown, NY.

Registration fees are $30 for faculty and $20 for students.

For information, or to add your name to our email list, write to Karima Dorney (7kjd1@queensu.ca)

CONFERENCE: Place and Rôle of Olympism in Education in Europe.

An international conference will be held in Besancon the third of December
entitled : Place and Rôle of Olympism in Education in Europe. This
conference (French language) is free. You'll find the programme on the
site of CESH.

http://www.cesh.eu/pdf/programme_03122009_Besancon_french.pdf

Sincerely yours

JF Loudcher
President of European Committee for Sports History

CFP: HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON SPORT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Dear colleagues

I am preparing a collection of papers on Sport Management for a book titled:

‘HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON SPORT MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP’

I invite you to participate by submitting a paper for this book.

The deadline for papers is March 30th 2010.

The following is a list of possible topics:

• Entrepreneurship in sport
• Sport management
• Philanthropy and social responsibility in sports-related industries
• Sports marketing
• Sponsorship, branding and targeting initiatives in sports
• College and professional sports
• Marketing innovations in sports and sports-related industries
• Challenges and opportunities in sports-related industries
• Regulatory and government issues in sport marketing
• Marketing of sport events and sport teams broadcast rights
• Segmenting and developing the sport consumer and sports teams
• Internationalization activities in sport
• The impact of sports on other industries (e.g. education, tourism, law)

Please email your papers in a word document file by March 30th 2010.

Best regards,

Vanessa

Dr Vanessa Ratten
Assistant Professor
Management Division
A J Palumbo & J F Donahue Schools of Business Administration
464 Rockwell Hall
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412 396 1907
Email: vanessaratten@gmail.com

Previous handbooks:

http://www.e-elgar-business.com/Bookentry_main.lasso?id=3923
http://www.e-elgar-asia.com/bookentry_main.lasso?id=12939

AWARD: NASSS 2010 Book Award

The North American Society for the Sociology of Sport invites nominations for
its annual book award. Books eligible for the award will meet ALL of the
following criteria:

• The book offers a scholarly analysis of a sport related issue or phenomenon
written from a sociological, anthropological, or related perspective.
• The book was first published in 2009.
• The book has not previously been a NASSS book award selection and has not been
previously nominated.

Please use the form on the NASSS Awards webpage ( http://www.nasss.org/awards.html#book ) when submitting titles for consideration. Deadline
for nominations is March 1, 2010.

Best regards,
Parissa Safai
2010 NASSS Book Award Committee Chair

--
Parissa Safai, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science
E-mail: psafai@yorku.ca

CFP: North American Society for Sport History (NASSH)

THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION of NASSH

Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center, Lake Buena Vista, Florida May 28-31, 2010

The 38th annual convention of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center, Walt Disney World, Florida, May 28-31, 2010. (Information about convention registration and accommodations available at NASSH2010.ORG)

The Program Committee encourages all NASSS members and others interested in sport history to think about research presentation possibilities for the convention. Abstracts may be submitted for individual papers (20 minutes) or for complete sessions (95 minutes – typically, but not necessarily, composed of 3 presenters at 20 minutes each, a commentator at 20 minutes, and discussion at 15 minutes). Proposals for complete sessions are strongly encouraged.

All submissions will be evaluated by the Program Committee (Catriona Parratt [Chair]) according to their individual merit, contribution to the field, and potential contribution as components of the total program. Proposals that do not provide all the information requested will be returned to the author(s). The deadline for the submission of proposals is *** DECEMBER 1, 2009 ***. Please send abstracts to Catriona Parratt, Program Chair, by E-mail at catriona-parratt@uiowa.edu or via fax to 319-335-6669.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

CONFERENCE: ISHPES Seminar 2010


ISHPES Seminar 2010
3 - 6 June 2010
"Sport and the State:
A Controversial Relationship" organized by The Zinman College of
Physical Education & Sport Sciences
at the Wingate Institute Israel
and the International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport (ISHPES)

This seminar is part of the 2010 Wingate Congress of Exercise & Sport Sciences
For more information see www.congress.wincol.ac.il or ask Annette Hofmann (nettehof@web.de)

CONFERENCE: Transnational Scholars for the Study of Gender and Sport


The 5th conference of the Transnational Scholars for the Study of Gender and Sport will be held in Lyon, France, on the 21, 22 and 23 January, 2010. There will be no fee, but attendees will have to pay their lunches at the restaurant of the university (around 9 euros).
Lyon is easily reachable by train (TGV = 2 h from Paris) or plane (Lyon St Exupery Airport).
The University is at 10' by local transport from the train Station of Lyon-La Part Dieu.

For more information contact THIERRY.TERRET@adm.univ-lyon1.fr
Thierry Terret

Conference: A Mirror to Our Culture: Sport and Society in America

“A Mirror to Our Culture: Sport and Society in America” will be a distinctive,
intimate, and affordable three-day event that will provide opportunities for sports
academics and professionals working in sports-related fields to network and to share
their expertise on a wide range topics related to American sports. It is
co-sponsored by the Green Bay Packers and St. Norbert College.

The conference includes a number of elements meant to create a unique experience for
all those who participate and attend. Paul Tagliabue, former Commissioner (CEO) of
the National Football League, Carl Vogel, Partner of SCP Worldwide, and Robert
Kustra, President of Boise State University, will give major addresses offering
their perspectives on Sports in America, The Future of American Sports, and Modern
College Athletics - A View from the Top. The conference will also include a gallery
exhibition of the finest American sports photography, and a juried festival of
sports-themed films and videos. More details can be found at
www.snc.edu/sportandsociety.

The conference registration fee of $275 will include a dinner for all attendees in
the Legends Club Area at Lambeau Field, three days of luncheons, several coffee
breaks daily, a guided tour of Lambeau Field, admission to the Packers Hall of Fame,
access to all major addresses and sessions, and admission to photography gallery and
all film/video showings. There also will be single-day conference registration
available when registration opens February 1, 2010.

To maintain an intimate atmosphere, total registration at the conference will be
limited to 300. Preference for registration will be given to those giving papers and
presentations. We encourage you to submit your paper/presentation abstract at
https://www.snc.edu/sportandsociety/secure/submitpaper.html. We hope to see you
next May!

Kevin G. Quinn, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics
Conference Director, "A Mirror to Our Culture:
Sport and Society in America" www.snc.edu/sportandsociety

St. Norbert College
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 403-3447 phone
(920) 403-4098 fax

Sunday, November 01, 2009

JOB: Dean, School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, Barry University

Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences

Institution: Barry University
Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Florida
Category: Kinesiology/exercise physiology/physical education, Academic administration, Deans
Position Description: Not Provided
Employment Level: Full Time
Website: http://www.barry.edu
Salary: Unspecified

Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences

Barry University seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative leader to serve as Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Dean reports to the Provost and is the academic officer who provides administrative supervision and leadership to the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences (HPLS). The School of HPLS is comprised of three distinct units: the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES), the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), and the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW).

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

* An earned Doctorate from a regionally/internationally accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented in the School of HPLS.
* A strong record of teaching and scholarship that supports the vision and goals of the School and a record of academic achievement consistent with an appointment at the rank of full professor.
* A record of success in resource allocation and securing external funding.
* Five years successful administrative experience in higher education at the department chair level or above or other comparable experience.
* Experience with program standards and review processes of accrediting agencies.
* Significant budgetary and planning experience in higher education.
* Commitment to NCAA Division II philosophy of athletic and academic balance and excellence among all student-athletes.
* Ability to promulgate recreation and wellness among the Barry community.
* Commitment to diversity, shared governance, faculty/coaches/staff development, and academic excellence consistent with the university's Adrian Dominican mission.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support the development and cultivation of new opportunities within the School, the University, and the community.

Responsibilities:

The Dean is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic planning for the programs in the School in cooperation and consultation with the faculty, coaches, and staff. The Dean will oversee faculty, coach, and staff development as well as the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of goals and directions for the three units. The Dean will be expected to manage the budget, support faculty research, support the development of new programming and public/private partnerships, and oversee self-studies for accreditation.

The Campus and Community:

Barry University is a comprehensive Catholic institution with a diverse student population of over 8,000. The university consists of two colleges and seven schools with a full-time faculty of 300. The University offers 45 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate programs. The campus in located within the greater Miami metropolitan community of Miami Shores, Florida.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. The appointment date is July 1, 2010. Letter of interest, CV, contact information for three to five references, unofficial doctoral transcripts, and statement of educational philosophy should be sent electronically to Dr. Karen A. Callaghan, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences hplsdeansearch@mail.barry.edu

Barry University is an equal opportunity employer. International professionals are encouraged to apply.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

JOB: Dept Chair, Syracuse

Department Chair / Exercise Science (025184)

Institution: Syracuse University
Posted: October 26, 2009
Location: New York
Category: Kinesiology/ exercise physiology/ physical education, Other health/ medicine
Position Description:Tenure Track
Employment Level: Full Time
Website: http://www.sujobopps.com
Salary: Not Provided

Syracuse University invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Chair of the Department of Exercise Science in the School of Education to begin summer of 2010. To be considered, candidates must have earned a doctorate in exercise science, exercise physiology or related discipline and demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness and scholarship commensurate with appointment at the associate professor/full professor level. They must possess a strong record of publication and have obtained a level of extramural funding demonstrating excellence in research. They must show readiness to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching, advise Master's and PhD student research, and perform University and professional service.

The department supports a number of academic programs and pursues a range of project and research interests. It is one of seven departments in the School of Education and offers undergraduate majors in physical education and health and exercise science, and a master's degree program in exercise science. A program in physical therapy is offered through an articulation agreement with a neighboring medical university. Currently, students may pursue doctoral studies in exercise physiology through the Ph.D. program in Science Education. The department consists of seven faculty members, 150 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students.

Candidates must have demonstrated or have the potential to lead and administer such an academic department. This includes interacting effectively with students, faculty members, and other administrators; collaborating with others in a multidisciplinary teaching and research environment; engaging in the local community and promoting the engagement of others; showing a commitment to diversity in the actions and plans of the department. Unique opportunities exist for participation in translational and interdisciplinary research, collaborating with basic science departments on campus and the neighboring medical university. In such an environment, candidates must have and be able to express a vision for the department that will move it forward.

Although outstanding candidates in all areas of exercise science will be considered, special consideration will be given to investigators with a record of research in human cardiovascular, ventilatory, or metabolic physiology, as well as those that complement the new institutional commitments in cell signaling and disability studies. Special consideration will also be given to those applicants with experience in both applied and basic physiology.

Initial screening of applications is ongoing and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

IMPORTANT: As part of the application process, you must complete a Dean/Senior Executive/Faculty Application at http://www.sujobopps.com and apply to job# 025184; to be considered, a CV must be attached to the application.

You must also send letter of application outlining your accomplishments and future directions, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. James Bellini, Search Committee Chair, Exercise Science, Room 201 Women's Bldg, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-5040; jlbellin@syr.edu; (315) 443-2114 fax (315) 443-9375; for additional information on the department go to http://www.soe.syr.edu.

Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

CFP: 2010 Scholarly Conference on College Sport

*2010 Scholarly Conference on College Sport*

*Wednesday-Friday: April 21-23, 2010 *

*William and Ida Friday Continuing Education Center*

* The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *

*Chapel Hill, NC*

Call for Papers

The /College Sport Research Institute/ welcomes the submission of
abstracts for its 3rd annual Scholarly Conference on College Sport to be
held on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill, NC. The conference’s mission is to: “Provide students,
scholars, and college-sport practitioners with a public forum to discuss
relevant and timely intercollegiate-athletics issues.”

*SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:*

To be considered for acceptance, abstracts must reflect college-sport
research on the history of intercollegiate athletics, social-cultural
college-sport issues, legal theory or the application of law to
college-sport issues, business-related issues in college sport, or
special topics related to current college-sport issues. *_The research
should have reached a fairly complete stage of development, and the
abstract should provide enough detail about the research, so the
reviewers have sufficient information to judge its quality._* Abstracts
proposing teaching-related sessions on college-sport issues will also be
considered, as long as the abstract provides sufficient detail to judge
the quality of the proposed session.

*_Abstracts will undergo a multi-person, blind-review process to
determine acceptance.
_*
Abstracts submitted to CSRI should not be concurrently submitted for
consideration to another conference.

*_SUBMISSION DEADLINE:_*

Abstracts should *NOT* be submitted prior to Monday, October 12, 2009
and *MUST* be received no later than *_Friday, January 15, 2010
(11:59p.m. EST)._* Submissions received after this date and time will
not be considered for acceptance.

*ABSTRACT FORMAT AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:*

All abstracts *MUST *be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word
attachment and must contain the following information and conform to the
following format requirements:

* Single-spaced
* One-inch margins,
* Times New Roman 12-point font, and
* 400-word maximum for 30-minute presentations and posters, and
800-word maximum for 65-minute presentations.

*ABSTRACT FORMAT:*

Line 1: Type of session desired (choose from the options below):

· 30-minute oral presentation (including questions)

· 65-minute teaching symposium, roundtable, or workshop

· 65-minute forum (2-3 papers with a discussant, including questions)

· Poster presentation

Line 2: three to four keywords that will help the program coordinator
schedule similar topics in succession

Line 3: author(s) and institution(s) names (centered on page)

Line 4: presentation title (centered on page)

Line 5: blank

Line 6 to end: text of abstract (including demonstration of research
conducted)


In the email message accompanying the attached abstract, include the
principal author’s name, postal mailing address, email address, and fax
and telephone numbers.

*_Submission of abstract(s) indicates the intent of the presenter(s) to
register for the conference at the appropriate registration fee._*

**

*Email all abstracts to:*

(Graduate Research Coordinator – College Sport Research Institute) at
*csri@unc.edu* **

NOTE: All abstracts *MUST *be submitted electronically as a Microsoft
Word attachment**

For more information regarding the conference:

http://www.csriconference.org <http://www.csriconference.org/>

or

919.843-6774 / 919.962-3507

CF

*2010 Scholarly Conference on College Sport*

*Wednesday-Friday: April 21-23, 2010 *

*William and Ida Friday Continuing Education Center*

* The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *

*Chapel Hill, NC*

Call for Papers

The /College Sport Research Institute/ welcomes the submission of
abstracts for its 3rd annual Scholarly Conference on College Sport to be
held on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill, NC. The conference’s mission is to: “Provide students,
scholars, and college-sport practitioners with a public forum to discuss
relevant and timely intercollegiate-athletics issues.”

*SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:*

To be considered for acceptance, abstracts must reflect college-sport
research on the history of intercollegiate athletics, social-cultural
college-sport issues, legal theory or the application of law to
college-sport issues, business-related issues in college sport, or
special topics related to current college-sport issues. *_The research
should have reached a fairly complete stage of development, and the
abstract should provide enough detail about the research, so the
reviewers have sufficient information to judge its quality._* Abstracts
proposing teaching-related sessions on college-sport issues will also be
considered, as long as the abstract provides sufficient detail to judge
the quality of the proposed session.

*_Abstracts will undergo a multi-person, blind-review process to
determine acceptance.
_*
Abstracts submitted to CSRI should not be concurrently submitted for
consideration to another conference.

*_SUBMISSION DEADLINE:_*

Abstracts should *NOT* be submitted prior to Monday, October 12, 2009
and *MUST* be received no later than *_Friday, January 15, 2010
(11:59p.m. EST)._* Submissions received after this date and time will
not be considered for acceptance.

*ABSTRACT FORMAT AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:*

All abstracts *MUST *be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word
attachment and must contain the following information and conform to the
following format requirements:

* Single-spaced
* One-inch margins,
* Times New Roman 12-point font, and
* 400-word maximum for 30-minute presentations and posters, and
800-word maximum for 65-minute presentations.

*ABSTRACT FORMAT:*

Line 1: Type of session desired (choose from the options below):

· 30-minute oral presentation (including questions)

· 65-minute teaching symposium, roundtable, or workshop

· 65-minute forum (2-3 papers with a discussant, including questions)

· Poster presentation

Line 2: three to four keywords that will help the program coordinator
schedule similar topics in succession

Line 3: author(s) and institution(s) names (centered on page)

Line 4: presentation title (centered on page)

Line 5: blank

Line 6 to end: text of abstract (including demonstration of research
conducted)


In the email message accompanying the attached abstract, include the
principal author’s name, postal mailing address, email address, and fax
and telephone numbers.

*_Submission of abstract(s) indicates the intent of the presenter(s) to
register for the conference at the appropriate registration fee._*

**

*Email all abstracts to:*

(Graduate Research Coordinator – College Sport Research Institute) at
*csri@unc.edu* **

NOTE: All abstracts *MUST *be submitted electronically as a Microsoft
Word attachment**

For more information regarding the conference:

http://www.csriconference.org <http://www.csriconference.org/>

or

919.843-6774 / 919.962-3507

CFP: African Americans and the History of Sport

Call for Papers


“African Americans and the History of Sport”


The Journal of African American History is planning a special issue devoted to African Americans and the History of Sport. While there have been many important books and articles published on African American athletes historically, this special issue will seek to offer new insights based on the latest research in this significant area of 19th and 20th century African American history.

The Journal of African American History welcomes essays on any aspect of the history of African Americans and Sport, including but not limited to: 1) Sport and Gender Politics; 2) Jim Crow and the Desegregation of Professional Sports; 3) Sport and International Politics; 4) Sport and Social Protest; 5) African American Athletes and College Sports Historically; 6) African Americans and the Rise of the Sports Industry; 7) Athletics and the Urban Landscape.

Essays should be no more that 35 typed, double-spaced pages (12 point font), including endnotes. Guidelines for manuscript submission are available in The Journal of African American History; and on the JAAH website: www.jaah.org/

Submitted essays will be peer-reviewed. Your cover letter should include the title of your essay, name, postal address, e-mail address, phone number, and fax number. Your essay should begin with the title of the essay and NOT include your name.

Please send three (3) hard copies of your manuscript to:

Dr. V.P. Franklin, Editor
The Journal of African American History
Institute for Urban and Minority Education
Teachers College, Box 75
Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027

E-mail address: vof1019@aol.com.



Submission Deadline: To be determined.

Friday, October 23, 2009

CFP: The Development of Football: Commercialization, Culture and Identity

The Development of Football:
Commercialization, Culture and Identity


Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 10, 2010

Department of Sport Science, Malmö University
Location, Orkanen


Ever since the revolutionary breakthrough of television and, a decade or so later, the infamous Bosman ruling, the world of association football has been divided into strong centers, less powerful semi-peripheries, and more or less marginalized fringes. Some national leagues have, in sporting and economic terms, left the others far behind. The same pattern is apparent in women’s football. What’s more, there’s a clear division within the national leagues as well, with the same handful of rich and famous clubs claiming top positions in the league tables. Is this the football of the future? Is the division into centers and peripheries beneficial for football? These are some of the themes and question that will be penetrated at Malmö University’s important international football conference.

The conference on football will have a number of interesting keynote speakers – with local, global and glocal focuses. Confirmed speakers are Richard Giulianotti (UK), John Hughson (UK), Hans Hognestad (Norway), Boria Majumdar (India), Torbjörn Andersson (Sweden) and Jesper Fundberg (Sweden).

The conference committee now invites participants to present PAPERS, preferably, but not necessarily, relating to the following themes:

  • The Status and the Prospects of National Football Leagues
  • Post-Bosman and the Development of Football
  • The Globalisation/Glocalisation of Football
  • Football and Local and National Identity
  • Directions in Contemporary and Future European Football
  • The Future Development of Women Football
  • Sponsoring and Marketing of Women Football
  • The Implication of the 6+5 Rule or the Economic Doping of Football Clubs


Please submit ABSTRACTS (250 – 400 words) electronically to


no later than December 15, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be given on January 11, 2010. Accepted articles must be submitted in full by March 15th, and will be considered for publication in a special issue of Soccer and Society, in 2011, or in Nordic Sport Studies Forum.

For further information, please contact Bo Carlsson, Malmö University (bo.carlsson@mah.se)


But Actually, It’s Two Conferences...

The Department of Sport Science is organizing two separate, and yet partly coinciding conferences, under the joint heading of ”Centers and Peripheries in Sport”. Both conferences are focusing on inequalities in the development of sport. The first conference, “The Development of Football: Commercialization, Culture and Identity”, commencing on the 8th of April, acknowledges the inconsistencies in association football between centers and peripheries in the European context. On Saturday the 10th a particular focus on women’s football will mark the end of the first conference and the opening of the second conference, “The Development of Women Sport: Separate but not Equal”, which concentrates on the development of women’s sports, with an emphasis on equality and differences. A separate Call for Papers for the second conference has been distributed, and can be accessed through the conference website, http://www.centersandperipheriesinsport (active from October 26, 2009).





Thursday, October 22, 2009

CFP: The Development of Women Sport: Separate but not Equal

The Development of Women Sport:
Separate but not Equal

Saturday, April 10 – Monday, April 12, 2010

Department of Sport Science, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden

Location, Orkanen

Gender differences and similarities, and whether differences and similarities should be reflected in the organization of sports, is a hotly contended issue in media, in sports, and between scholars. There is consensus about the basic inequalities within sports, but how can that be corrected? Who will spearhead the campaign for gender equality in sports, and in what way should it be run? I various ways, feminists have tried to steer society towards gender equality; but how did the association sports respond? These and many more questions concerning men, women and sports will be subject to thorough exploration at this unique conference.

The conference on gender and sports will have a number of exciting keynote speakers: Raewyn Connell (Australia), Kari Fasting (Norway), Pirkko Markula (Canada), Celia Brackenridge (UK), Gertrud Pfister (Denmark), Sigmund Loland (Norway), Marion Keim (South Africa), Boria Majumdar (India) Martin Polley (UK), Susanna Hedenborg (Sweden).

The conference committee now invites participants to present PAPERS, relating to the theme of gender, women and sports.

Please submit ABSTRACTS (250 – 400 words) electronically to

o Annika Larsson (annika.larsson@mah.se)

no later than December 15, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be given on January 11 2010. Accepted articles must be submitted in full by March 15th, and will be considered for publication in a special issue of Sport and Society, in 2011, or in Nordic Sport Studies Forum.

For further information, please contact Susanna Hedenborg, Malmö University (susanna.hedenborg@mah.se)

But Actually, It’s Two Conferences...

The Department of Sport Science is organizing two separate, and yet partly coinciding conferences, under the joint heading of ”Centers and Peripheries in Sport”. Both conferences are focusing on inequalities in the development of sport. The first conference, “The Development of Football: Commercialization, Culture and Identity”, commencing on the 8th of April, acknowledges the inconsistencies in association football between centers and peripheries in the European context. On Saturday the 10th a particular focus on women’s football will mark the end of the first conference and the opening of the second conference, “The Development of Women Sport: Separate but not Equal”, which concentrates on the development of women’s sports, with an emphasis on equality and differences. A separate Call for Papers for the second conference has been distributed, and can be accessed through the conference website, http://www.centersandperipheriesinsport (active from October 26, 2009).



CFP: “African Americans and the History of Sport”

“African Americans and the History of Sport”

The Journal of African American History is planning a special issue devoted to African Americans and the History of Sport. While there have been many important books and articles published on African American athletes historically, this special issue will seek to offer new insights based on the latest research in this significant area of 19th and 20th century African American history.

The Journal of African American History welcomes essays on any aspect of the history of African Americans and Sport, including but not limited to: 1) Sport and Gender Politics; 2) Jim Crow and the Desegregation of Professional Sports; 3) Sport and International Politics; 4) Sport and Social Protest; 5) African American Athletes and College Sports Historically; 6) African Americans and the Rise of the Sports Industry; 7) Athletics and the Urban Landscape.

Essays should be no more that 35 typed, double-spaced pages (12 point font), including endnotes. Guidelines for manuscript submission are available in The Journal of African American History; and on the JAAH website: www.jaah.org/

Submitted essays will be peer-reviewed. Your cover letter should include the title of your essay, name, postal address, e-mail address, phone number, and fax number. Your essay should begin with the title of the essay and NOT include your name.

Please send three (3) hard copies of your manuscript to:

Dr. V.P. Franklin, Editor
The Journal of African American History
Institute for Urban and Minority Education
Teachers College, Box 75
Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027

E-mail address: vof1019@aol.com.

Submission Deadline: To be determined.

CFP: The 17th Annual NINE Spring Training Conference on the Historical and Sociological Impact of Baseball

NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture announces The 17th Annual NINE Spring Training Conference on the Historical and Sociological Impact of Baseball


Wednesday, March 10-Saturday, March 13, 2010


Fiesta Resort Conference Center
2100 South Priest Drive
Tempe, Arizona


Call for Papers

The 17th Annual NINE Spring Training Conference invites original, unpublished papers that study all aspects of baseball, with particular emphasis on history and social policy implications. Abstracts only, not to exceed 300 words, should be submitted by December 1, 2009, to:



NINE Spring Training Conference
c/o Trey Strecker
Department of English
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana 47306-0460

Email: tstrecker@bsu.edu

Email abstracts are preferred. Authors will be notified as quickly as possible whether their papers have been accepted. Authors are required to register for the conference and present their work in person. The 2010 conference program and accepted abstracts will be posted here on the NINE Web site in January 2010.


Keynote Speaker: Larry Dierker

Larry Dierker pitched for the Houston Colt .45's, Houston Astros, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1964 to 1977. He broadcast Astros games from 1979 to 1996 and in 2004, and managed the Astros from 1997 to 2001, finishing in first place four times and earning the National League Manager of the Year Award in 1998. He is the author of This Ain't Brain Surgery: How to Win the Pennant Without Losing Your Mind and My Team: Choosing My Dream Team from My Forty Years in Baseball.


Featured Guest: Marty Appel

Marty Appel is the president of Marty Appel Public Relations, and he was the New York Yankees Director of Public Relations from 1973 to 1977. He is the author of seventeen books, including Slide, Kelly, Slide: The Wild Life and Times of Mike "King" Kelly and Munson: The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain.


Registration

Conference registration forms are available online on the new NINE Web site at http://nine.iweb.bsu.edu/registration.htm.

The $175 conference registration fee includes the Saturday evening banquet and tickets for two spring training games, if paid prior to January 1, 2010. After January 1, the conference fee will be $195, and game tickets are not guaranteed.

Attendees can register in one of two ways. Those wishing to pay online may use Paypal through the link provided on the NINE Web site. Those wishing to pay by check can print their registration information (name, mailing address, phone number, email, and academic affiliation [if applicable]) and send it along with their conference fee to:

Dan and Jean Ardell
P. O. Box 482
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

For further information about conference registration, please contact Jean Ardell at jeanardell@yahoo.com.

Registrants should make their hotel reservations directly with the Fiesta Resort Conference Center on the Web at http://www.fiestaresortcc.com or by phone at 1-800-528-6481. Rates are $99.00/night single or double; $109/night three per room; $119/night four per room. To ensure the conference rate; rooms must be booked by February 26, 2010. Be sure to mention NINE: A Journal of Baseball History & Culture.

Be sure to check out our new Web site at http://nine.iweb.bsu.edu .


Trey Strecker, Editor
NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture
Department of English
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306-0460
New NINE Web site: http://nine.iweb.bsu.edu

CFP: Sport&EU 5th Annual Conference: ‘The challenges of sport governance’

Sport&EU 5th Annual Conference: ‘The challenges of sport governance’

University of Ghent (Belgium), 1st and 2nd July 2010

CALL FOR PAPERS AND PANELS

The Association for the Study of Sport and the European Union (Sport&EU) is pleased to announce that its 5th annual conference will be held at the University of Ghent (Belgium) on the 1st and 2nd July 2010, coinciding with the Belgian presidency of the European Union.

With the Treaty of Lisbon about to enter into force, the European Union will for the first time be equipped with a direct competence in the area of sport. Moreover, the implementation of the 2007 European Commission White Paper on Sport and the Action Plan Pierre de Coubertin is shaping and re-defining to some extent the policies of the EU towards sport. The last couple of years have featured a focus on the transformation of sport governance and the new roles of public authorities, governing bodies and stakeholders in the organisation of European sport. Sport&EU’s 5th annual conference sets to explore the latest research on the current challenges and possible solutions to improve sport governance.

The conference organisers invite now the submission of paper and panel proposals addressing issues pertaining to sport governance and to the role of public authorities (including but not limited to the European Union) and non-governmental sport organisations at different levels in the governance of sport. The organisers would value proposals that do not focus only on professional sport, and papers analysing the consequences of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty are welcome as well. Papers and panels with an interdisciplinary approach are especially welcome and submissions by PhD students are encouraged.

For more information on the conference, please visit our website at www.pswx.ugent.be/seuc2010

For single paper proposals, send a 250 words abstract, together with a short biography and your contact details.

We especially encourage full panel proposals (maximum of 3 papers per panel): For this send (in a single file) a 250 words panel abstract, together with a 250 abstract for each paper.

Please also include a chair for the panel (if you cannot find a chairperson, we will allocate one) and a bibliographic note for each paper giver. The contact details of the panel proposer should also be included.

All paper and panel proposals should be sent to charlotte.vantuyckom@ugent.be by 25 January 2010.

Please note that all the proposals will be subject to peer review by the conference’s scientific committee. Successful proposals will be notified by 25 February 2010.

For more information, please contact charlotte.vantuyckom@ugent.be or b.garcia-garcia@lboro.ac.uk. You can also visit our website at www.pswx.ugent.be/seuc2010


SEMINAR: Sport and Leisure History, Univ of Hertforshire

SPORT AND LEISURE HISTORY SEMINAR

'PEASANTS INTO SPORTSMEN: SPORT AND THE MAKING OF MODERN ITALY'

Speaker: Simon Martin (British School at Rome/University of Hertfordshire)

During the last century sport stimulated and revealed social change,
political transition and economic development in Italy, while providing
rituals and shared experiences that were fundamental in the construction
of the nation’s modern identity. This paper will explore how sport became
such an integral part of Italian social, economic and political life. It
will also reveal how the formerly elitist, minority pastime that was
restricted to the cultural margins of the newly created, industrially
retarded and regionally divided nation-state, metamorphosed into a
national, mass cultural and social institution that symbolises and
reflects Italy’s modernisation.

Through analysis of specific events and sporting personalities in liberal,
Fascist and postwar democratic Italy this paper will consider why sport
has been such a consistently important feature of twentieth-century
Italian life; what is its relationship with Italy’s social, economic and
political modernisation; to what extent, and with what success, Italian
sporting traditions and communal experiences been exploited to inculcate a
sense of shared, national identity by all governments; and how sport help
us rethink traditional questions about modern Italy?

Dr Simon Martin won the British Society for Sport's History’s Lord
Aberdare Prize for literary history in 2004 for his book Football and
Fascism: The National Game Under Mussolini (Berg, Oxford, 2004), which was
based on his PhD thesis. Awarded postdoctoral funding by the Leverhulme
Trust, he continued his research on sport and modern Italy and his
forthcoming book, Sport Italia. The Italian Love Affair with Sport, will
be published by IB Tauris in 2010. Dr Martin has taught at UCL and the
University of Hertfordshire, where he currently holds a Visiting
Fellowship, and is a Research Fellow at the British School at Rome.

Time and Date: 5:15 PM, Monday, November 2nd
Location: Ecclesiastical History Room, Institute of Historical Research,
Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

All are welcome. For more information, please contact our seminar
secretary, Dion Georgiou, at sportshistory@hotmail.co.uk.

LECTURE: Keele University --"Sport and Memory"

Lectures at Keele University 2009
All welcome
Free
4 November, 2009
Alan Bairner (Loughborough University),

'Sport and memory:
Social remembering, autobiographies and the self'.

2.00. p.m – 3.30 p.m

Chancellor’s Building, Keele University.
Room CBA1.021


Future lectures
18 November, Jean Williams (De Montfort University), 'Frisky and Bitchy: Unlikely British women Olympians'. Room CBA0.005


9 December, Tony Bateman (De Montfort University),'"From far it looks like politics"; C.L.R. James and the Cricket Canon'. CBA0.005

16 December, John Hughson (University of Central Lancashire), 'The Postmodernist Always Rings Twice: Reflections on the "New" Cultural Turn in Sports History'. Room CBA0.005

Further details: jrbkeele@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday, October 18, 2009

CFP: ISHPES Seminar

Call for Papers

We would like to remind you that the next ISHPES Seminar is scheduled to take
place June 3-6, 2010. The central topic of this year's Seminar is "Sport and
the State: A Controversial Relationship". It will focus above all on this
"controversial relationship". Not only historians, but also sociologists,
political scientists, and representatives of related disciplines are
expressly invited to come and contribute their thoughts from their own
specific perspective. The deadline for abstract submissions is February 15,
2010. For further details, please visit our website at
http://congress.wincol.ac.il

Yoav Meckel, Ph.D,

Chairman of the Organizing Committee

The ZinmanCollege of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Wingate
Institute, Israel

Congress Office:
Tel- 972-98639200

Mail Address: congress@wincol.ac.il

Website: http://congress.wincol.ac.il

Thursday, October 08, 2009

JOB: Socio-cultural/Historical/Philosophical Perspectives

Institution: California State University, Fullerton
Location: Fullerton, CA
Category:
• Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
Posted: 10/05/2009
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

Position:
Primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of sport sociology and history and philosophy. In addition to the sub-specialty, teaching responsibilities may include, among others, courses in the areas of measurement and statistics, introduction to kinesiology, and/or research methods. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct research and engage in other scholarly activities; participate in curriculum development; advise and direct student research and graduate theses/ projects/exams; provide Department, College, and University service; and provide academic advisement.

Qualifications:
* Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field.
* Expertise in the historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives used to understand the development and role of physical activity and sport in an ever-changing society.
* Focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with a record of peer-reviewed publications; successful teaching performance in relevant courses.
* Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities.
* Ability to work successfully within a culturally diverse university and community.
* Priority will be given to candidates with experience in and/or potential for attracting external funding.

Department:
The Department (> 1,000 majors) offers B.S and M.S. degrees in Kinesiology, providing students with several focus options related to specific career objectives and sub-disciplinary specializations. The Department houses several laboratories and offers multiple opportunities for collaboration in its research centers, including the Center for Successful Aging, the Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, the Lifespan Wellness Center, and the Center for the Advancement of Responsible Youth Sports. Visit the departmental and University websites for additional information about our offerings and faculty: http://hhd.fullerton.edu/knes/

Rank & Salary:
This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement program through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits visit: http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number:
23603G-10-007

Appointment Date:
August 2010

Application Procedures:
Send letter of application; a brief narrative (2 pages) regarding candidate's views on trends and future directions in main area of research; transcripts of graduate work; current vita; up to three examples of scholarly work; copies of teaching evaluations for all courses taught over the past two years; and three letters of recommendation addressed to:

Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870
ATTN: Chair, Faculty Search Committee

Application Deadline:
To assure full consideration complete applications should be received by November 30, 2009. The positions will remain open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

Achieving A Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity

Application Information

Postal Address: ATTN: Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

GRANT: Diversity in Sport Dissertation

Diversity in Sport Dissertation Grant

The Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the Diversity in Sport Dissertation Grant. This is a $1,000 award presented to a student who will complete a doctoral dissertation by August 15, 2010. Any doctoral student conducting research in the area of diversity in sport and physical activity is eligible for the grant.

Overview.
Diversity represents one of the most important issues in sport and physical activity today. From a managerial standpoint, changing demographics, equal employment opportunity laws, social pressures, and the promise of diversity’s positive effects on the workplace have all contributed to the increased heterogeneity of sport organization employees. Research indicates, however, that diversity can have varied effects in sport organizations. As such, it is imperative for managers to understand how diversity influences the workplace and factors that can facilitate the positive effects of diversity.

From a social standpoint, sport has historically been a context where persons with certain characteristics—that is, White, able-bodied, heterosexual, Protestant men—has been privileged relative to those persons who do hold those characteristics. This form of privilege is largely still in place today. Social scientists are charged, therefore, with understanding (a) the experiences of members of under-represented groups, (b) how their experiences in sport influence their subsequent attitudes and behaviors, and (c) what policies can be implemented to ensure that sport is a setting open to all persons, irrespective of their demographic characteristics, values, or beliefs.

Guidelines.
Students should complete the attached information sheet, complete a proposal for funding, and provide a detailed budget. Each proposal should be no more than three pages of text (excluding references, tables, figures, and/or appendices). The proposal should include (a) an introduction, (b) an overview of the theoretical framework adopted for the study, (c) the proposed methods, (d) the data analytic procedures, (e) the expected results, and (f) the implications of the research for the study of diversity in sport. On a separate page from the written proposal, students should provide a detailed budget of how they plan to use the funds. Proposals should also include a letter of support from the student’s advisor. Preference will be given to those studies focusing on the issues outlined in the Overview section.

Students should submit four copies of the grant proposal to:

George B. Cunningham, PhD
Laboratory for Diversity in Sport
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
4243 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4243

Note that Texas A&M University System employees are not eligible for the award.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

SEMINAR: Mexican-American Athletes, Dual Citizenship, and the Question of Choice

CHICAGO SEMINAR ON SPORT AND CULTURE

SPONSORED BY NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AND THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY

We are pleased to invite you to the Chicago Seminar on Sport and Culture at the Newberry Library, co-sponsored by Northeastern Illinois University and North Central College. The following lecture is Oct. 16 2009. All sessions begin at 3:30 PM. The lectures are open to the public at no charge. The Newberry Library is located at 60 W. Walton, Chicago, IL.

MEXICAN-AMERICAN ATHLETES, DUAL CITIZENSHIP, AND THE QUESTION OF CHOICE

Prof. Villalobos discusses how since 1997 the Mexican government actively pursued the economic and political favor of Mexicans residing in the U.S. by changing the constitution enabling Mexican-Americans to reclaim their citizenship. This has created a significant impact on Mexican soccer. Dual citizenship has enabled the national team to successfully recruit outstanding players living north of the border. A monolingual and monoculture squad is now bilingual and bicultural. This paper traces the return of the disaporic Mexican nation in men’s and women’s soccer. This has been especially important for a chauvinistic society to become a power in soccer. The new appreciation of Mexican-Americans as in Mexico has had a similar effect in the U.S. as dual citizen Mexican-American athletes have become a sought after commodity. Gifted athletes who formerly were on the margin now have two options.


Prof. Villalobos is associate professor of Hispanic Studies at Texas A&M University. His publications include La imaginación genealógica: Herencia y escritura en México. Colima: Universidad de Colima, 2006.

JOB: Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management (Xavier)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management
Institution:
Xavier University (Ohio)
Posted:
September 29, 2009
Location:
Ohio
Category:
Recreation/ leisure studies, Business administration
Position Description:
Tenure Track

Sport Management: Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management. Xavier University, a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in sport management beginning in fall 2010. This is a nine-month position with possible summer teaching opportunities. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in sport management or related field or an ABD with substantial dissertation progress. Preference will be given to candidates with sport industry experience as well as a demonstrated potential to meet research expectations. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management and sport administration, engaging in scholarly research, assisting with departmental activities, student advising, and community engagement. To be considered for the associate professor position, candidates should have a minimum of five years teaching experience at an accredited college or university and clearly defined record of scholarship and publications. The Department of Sport Studies offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Sport Management and Sport Marketing, and a Master of Education in Sport Administration. These degree programs have earned approval from the National Alliance for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) through the Sport Management Program Review Council (SPMRC). For more information about the department refer to http://www.xavier.edu/sport-studies. To ensure consideration, interested/qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references by Friday, November 6, 2009 to Dr. Douglas Olberding, Chair, Department of Sport Studies, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-6311. Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and, building upon recent success, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women and minorities.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Film Fest

The second annual Canadian Short Film Festival returns to Toronto with screenings on October 2nd and 3rd. Opening night features the Canadian premiere of “A Woman Among Boys,” profiling the only woman coaching boys’ high school basketball in New York City. Closing night features “More Than Just a Game,” a dramatization of a remarkable true story of victims of apartheid using the power of sport to combat their oppression and imprisonment. There are five other screenings. Full details available at www.sportfilmfestival.ca.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

JOB: Assistant Professor in Sport Management (tenure accruing position), The University of Florida (UF)

Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
Assistant Professor in Sport Management
Position:
Assistant Professor in Sport Management (tenure accruing position). The University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for a sport management faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. As a member of the Association of American Universities and the flagship institution in Florida, UF (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines. The Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management (www.hhp.ufl.edu/trsm) currently enrolls approximately 1000 students (900 undergraduates, 100 graduates) with 21 full-time faculty members, and provides nationally and internationally recognized education and research programs. The academic environment is rich in research and professional opportunities in the sport industry.

Responsibilities:
Initiate and maintain an active research agenda with a focused research line that results in high impact scholarship in such areas as organizational behavior, socio-cultural aspects of sport organizations, risk management, and sport consumer behavior; prepare and mentor Ph.D. students in addition to advising Master’s and Undergraduate students majoring in sport management; and engage in professional service activities. Candidates must be able to teach two or more of the following courses: sport finance, sport sociology, sport facility management, organizational behavior of sport organizations, legal aspects of sport, sport marketing, and sport consumer behavior.

Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in sport management or related field of study by time of employment; established or emerging scholar in sport management with an active research agenda; and committed to excellence in teaching and service. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in statistics.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Effective Date of Employment:
August 16, 2010. This is a 9-month tenure-accruing fulltime appointment.

Application Deadline:
All application materials must be submitted by November 16, 2009.

Application Process:
To be considered, applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
(position # 00004407; requisition # 0802878) and must include a letter of application with a statement of career goals, research interests and accomplishments; curriculum vitae; names, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references.. Inquiries and nominations about this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. J.O. Spengler Tel. 352-392-4042 ext 1314
College of Health and Human Performance, P. O. Box 118208 Fax 352-392-7588
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8208 E-mail spengler@hhp.ufl.edu

JOB: Lecturer in Sport Management (non-tenure track position), The University of Florida (UF)

Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
Lecturer in Sport Management

Position:
Lecturer in Sport Management (non-tenure track position). The University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for a lecturer-line faculty position in the sport management program. The college has a well-structured promotion system for individuals in the non-tenure teaching positions to seek career advancement. As a member of the Association of American Universities and the flagship institution in Florida, UF (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students. The Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management (www.hhp.ufl.edu/trsm) currently enrolls approximately 1000 students (900 undergraduates, 100 graduates) with 21 full-time faculty members. With its
high expectations for academic excellence, the university aims to provide the best opportunities for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities:
Teach graduate and undergraduate sport management classes in two or more of the following areas: sport finance, sport sociology, sport facility management, organizational behavior of sport organizations, legal aspects of sport, sport marketing, and sport consumer behavior. Establish sport management internship/practicum sites, and supervise student field experiences. Contribute to program development and outreach through cultivating professional relations between the sport management program and various sport organizations. Provide student career advising and contribute to service activities at program, department, and college levels.

Qualifications:
Doctorate in sport management or related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate is required at the time of employment. An applicant should be passionate and enthusiastic toward professional teaching and student learning, and demonstrate strong evidence of and commitment to teaching excellence. A candidate should possess good communication and social skills to interact with various constituencies. Preferred considerations are given to those with educational technology knowledge, skills, and proficiency.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Effective Date of Employment:
August 16, 2010. This is a 9-month fulltime appointment.

Application Deadline:
All application materials must be submitted by November 16, 2009.

Application Process:
To be considered, applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
(position # 00020754; requisition # 0802876) and must include a letter of application with a statement of career goals, teaching interests, experience, teaching achievements, and other professional accomplishments; curriculum vitae; names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Other evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or evidence of teaching awards should be sent directly to the search committee chair by email before the application deadline. Inquiries and nominations should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. James J. Zhang - TRSM Tel. 352-392-4042 ext 1274
College of Health and Human Performance, P. O. Box 118208 Fax 352-392-7588
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8208 E-mail jamesz@hhp.ufl.edu