JOB: Assistant professor in Sport Performance or Sport coaching - University of Alberta

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE AREA of SPORT PERFORMANCE OR

SPORT COACHING

Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation

 

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Sport Performance or Sport Coaching at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2015.

 

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation (FPER) is where the “Art and Science of Human Movement come Alive!” With 44 faculty members, 967 undergraduate students, 125 graduate students, and more than 400 student-athletes, the FPER is complex and richly diverse in its research and integrated in its make-up. The Faculty is currently celebrating the Golden Anniversary of its founding in 1964, making it one of the oldest programs of its kind in Canada and one that has long been a leader at the international level as exemplified by being the first faculty of physical education and recreation in the Commonwealth to offer a doctoral degree (1967). We continue to build on this legacy with a vision “To inspire the human spirit through physical activity, sport and leisure.”

 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in working in the area sport performance or sport coaching. This individual will join an integrated faculty structure that includes Canada’s strongest interuniversity sport program and will have the opportunity to be involved with the High Performance Training and Research Centre (http://bit.ly/1DREHac). The Faculty seeks to recruit a strong candidate from a range of specific disciplines including, but not limited to, biomechanics, sport engineering and technology, sport psychology, sport coaching, or sport physiology who demonstrate the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams on theme based research in the area of sport performance or sport coaching.

 

Applicants must have completed a PhD by the time of appointment and with relevant postdoctoral experience being considered an asset. The successful candidate will bring a record of achievement commensurate with appointment at an Assistant Professor level that includes a record of publication in quality peer-reviewed journals as well as demonstrated potential to secure external competitive funding, including Tri-Council (i.e., national competition funding).  S/he will come from a disciplinary background that will enhance and extend existing expertise within the Faculty in the area of sport performance or sport coaching and will be expected to make a high-quality contribution to undergraduate teaching and graduate teaching and supervision.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principle of equity in employment.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

 

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a letter of application that includes a statement of research interests and needs (lab space/equipment), a statement of teaching experience and expertise, and names of three references. All applications must be done online through the University of Alberta careers page:http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/PhysEd/Faculty/

 

The deadline for applications is February 6, 2015.

 

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Dr. Kerry Mummery, Professor and Dean

Phone: 780-492-3364.

Email: kerry.mummery@ualberta.ca

JOB: Visiting Professor - North Central College

North Central College seeks applications for the position of Visiting Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education to begin September 1, 2015.  The position is a non-tenure track appointment that is renewable for up to three years. A doctorate in physical education or a related area is required.  The successful candidate will teach courses in the Teaching Physical Education Major: K-12 Certification Program and assist in oversight of the program.   We are seeking a faculty member with a strong record of, or demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, a commitment to scholarship,  and the leadership skills to support department/college curricular and programmatic development, day-to-day functions, and the annual State- and College-required assessment for the major. Where appropriate, there may also be opportunities to teach in such areas as interdisciplinary programs or the College’s first-year curriculum.

North Central College, founded in 1861, is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of 3000 students, located in west suburban Naperville, IL, 28 miles west of Chicago, within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station.  The College’s suburban locale, home to 145,000 people and a vibrant local downtown, is one of Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live.” For more information about the College and department, visit: http://www.northcentralcollege.edu. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/28281.  There is no application cost for the Interfolio service. Contact Cheryl Horton, Academic Affairs Secretary, at clhorton@noctrl.edu for questions about the application process.  For other inquiries, please contact Professor Heidi Matthews, Health and Physical Education Search Committee Chair, at hmmatthews@noctrl.edu.  Review of applications will begin February 2, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the college are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.

JOB: Assistant professor in Sport Management - San José State University

San José State University
San José, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Specialist in Sport Management

Job Opening ID (JOID): 23107
Rank: Assistant professor (tenure-track)
Qualifications:
1. Doctorate by time of appointment;
2. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in sport management at the undergraduate and graduate level;
3. Evidence of scholarly promise, professional engagement, and ability to seek external funding where appropriate;
4. Must have a theoretical background that includes sport management sub-specialties such as sport finance, sport law, sport marketing, sport ethics, sport facilities, sport and public relations; sustainability and sport, and sport and globalization;
5. Sport industry experience is desirable;
6. Ability and willingness to develop ongoing relationships and internship opportunities with exercise facilities and sport teams at a variety of levels;
7. Ability to work collegially at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
8. Ability and desire to serve on thesis committees, supervise theses/projects, and advise in the specialization;
9. Ability to teach core classes, general education, and/or physical activity classes as needed;
10. Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching or other comparable experience.

Responsibilities:
1. Teach sport management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise theses/projects, serve on thesis committees, and advise students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. May also be expected to teach core courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, teach in the general education program, and/or teach in the physical activity program;
2. Direct and grow the undergraduate program; propose courses/curricula as needed;
3. Direct and grow an innovative graduate sport management program, propose courses/curricula as needed, and establish internship opportunities with Bay Area sport organizations;
4. Actively engage in community outreach to increase the visibility of the sport management programs;
5. Membership and participation in appropriate professional associations;
6. Conduct research, seek external funding where appropriate, present professional papers, and publish in professional journals;
7. Serve on department, college, and university committees as appropriate;
8. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, disability, primary language, and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 18, 2015
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Procedures: Screening will start on January 15, 2015.

For full consideration upload letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, and research plans and at least three original letters of reference with contact information at apply.interfolio.com/27523 

Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

CFP: The 20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, ECSS

The 20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, ECSS, 24th–27th of June, 2015, will be hosted by Malmö University and Lund University, Sweden, and University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and will be held I Malmö. The overall Congress theme is Sustainable Sport

Annual congresses have been organized since the inauguration of the ECSS in 1995. Today the ECSS congresses rank among the leading sport scientific congresses worldwide. The ECSS congress is the largest multidisciplinary congress in sport science, covering all major sectors of sport studies and sport science: Biomechanics & Neuromuscular, Physiology & Sport Medicine, and Social Science & Humanities. Admittedly, the latter sector has so far been seriously underrepresented, and the stated endeavor of the local organizers of the ECSS Congress 2015 in Malmö is to increase the number of sessions and presentations – of all kinds – within Social Science & Humanities, and not least the sociology of sport!

The congress comprises a range of keynote speakers, invited lecturers, multi- and mono-disciplinary symposia as well as tutorial lecturers and Socratic debates. The ECSS congress is attended by international sport scientists with an academic career. The ECSS congresses now welcome up to 3000 participants from all over the world.

On behalf of the Department of Sport Sciences, Malmö University, the Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, and the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS), University of Copenhagen, it is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 20th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. The Abstract Submission is open, and abstract submission is free of charge. 

The deadline to submit your abstract is the 15th of February 2015. After undergoing the review process, all authors will be informed about the acceptance of their submission on the 1st of April 2015. Presenting authors must have paid their registration fees by the 1st of May 2015 at the latest to secure the presentation during the congress and the publication in the Book of Abstracts.

Details of the invited program and information on the city of Malmö can be found on the congress website of ECSS Malmö 2015.

For more information, please download the second announcement, visit the congress website and watch the promotional video. Check out the ECSS 2015 Malmö blog! Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Flickr.

Come and join us in Malmö to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ECSS!

Susanna Hedenborg and Aage Radmann
, Congress Presidents

PHD: Sport Management - University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

Sport Management Doctoral Program

Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies

The Sport Management doctoral program at the University of Tennessee has an opening for the fall 2015 semester. The program is housed in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies and is a specialization in the Sport Studies concentration. This position includes a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. The candidate will teach classes in the Sport Management curriculum each semester and possibly assist with other research or administrative duties as assigned.

Candidates should have research interests in at least one of the following areas: 1) collegiate athletics, 2) sport communication, or 3) law and governance.

The Sport Management doctoral program prepares graduates for positions as faculty members in higher education. The coursework for the program is developed between the student and the faculty advisor to meet the educational goals of the student. Students have the flexibility to develop a program that allows them to focus on the area of Sport Management in which they have an interest.

Doctoral students will receive training in research design and methodology and are expected to conduct research outside the requirements of the classroom. The program consists of 15 hours within the concentration, 18 hours of research courses, nine hours within the specialization and a minimum of six hours in an outside or cognate area.

Contact Dr. Rob Hardin (robh@utk.edu or 865-974-1281) for more information.

Recent graduates hold faculty positions at Guilford College, Marist College, University of Arkansas, James Madison University, and the University of Cincinnati

JOB: Assistant professor + associate/full professor in the philosophy of sport - University of Southern California

The University of Southern California Mrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time tenured position in the philosophy of sport at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

Assistant Professor Rank

The USC Mrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the philosophy of sport at the rank of assistant professor. We are looking for a candidate who shows exceptional teaching and research promise. The Division offers opportunity for research and teaching, and prides itself on its research record and teaching excellence. Priority will be given to candidates who can make significant contributions to the research and teaching mission of the Division.

Qualifications include a completed PhD in Philosophy, Sport Studies, or a related field with a major emphasis in the philosophy of sport. Exemplary teaching and superior scholarship are the major expectations of the position. Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in sport ethics and developing new courses in the philosophy of sport to upper division undergraduate students in the occupational science minor and sport minor in the School of Communication as well as undergraduate students across the university. Successful candidates will also contribute to the Social, Ethical, Political and Philosophy Foundations Research Core of the PhD program in Occupational Science.

This position is available starting August 16, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

The link to apply online at the assistant professor rank is https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/37245

Associate/Full Professor

We are looking for a candidate who has a superb teaching record and is an accomplished scholar with a strong record of publications. The Division offers opportunity for research and teaching, and prides itself on its research record and teaching excellence. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate that they are the top in their field and can make significant contributions to the research and teaching mission of the Division.

Qualifications include a PhD in Philosophy, Sport Studies, or a related field with a major emphasis in the philosophy of sport and a focused, sustained, and excellent record of scholarship in the philosophy of sport. Evidence of exemplary teaching and superior scholarship is expected. Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching courses in sport ethics and developing new courses in the philosophy of sport to upper division undergraduate students in the occupational science minor and sport minor in the School of Communication as well as undergraduate students across the university. Successful candidates will also contribute to the Social, Ethical, Political and Philosophy Foundations Research Core of the PhD program in Occupational Science.

This position is available starting August 16, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

The link for applicants applying at the Associate or Professor is

https://jobs.usc.edu/postings/37247

PHD: Sport studies in socio-cultural studies - University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies has an opening for a doctoral student for the fall semester 2015 in the sport studies concentration with a specialization in socio-cultural studies.

This position includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and health insurance. The candidate will teach socio- cultural foundation courses in the Sport Management curriculum each semester.

Possible research areas include but are not limited to the following:

• International sport/globalization
• Sport diplomacy
• Women and sport
• Sport in outreach and engagement
• Sport and religion
• Sport and (sexual) violence

We encourage applications of candidates with an interest in conducting research in areas associated with UT’s Center for Sport, Peace, and Society.

The Sport Studies emphasis in the doctoral program primarily prepares graduates for positions as faculty members in higher education. The coursework for the program is developed between the student and the faculty advisor to meet the educational goals of the student. Students have the flexibility to develop a program that allows them to focus on the area of study in which they have an interest.

Doctoral students will receive training in research design and methodology and are expected to conduct research outside the requirements of the classroom. The program consists of 15 hours within the concentration, 18 hours of research courses, nine hours within the specialization and a minimum of six hours in an outside or cognate area.

Contact Dr. Lars Dzikus (ldzikus@utk.edu or 865-974-0451) for more information.

CFP: Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture

CALL FOR PAPERS
27th COOPERSTOWN SYMPOSIUM ON BASEBALL AND AMERICAN CULTURE
May 27- May 29, 2015
Cooperstown, New York


The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, co-sponsored by SUNY Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, examines the impact of baseball on American culture from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Proposals for papers are invited from all disciplines and on all topics.  Papers on baseball as baseball are not encouraged.  Submission is by abstract and one-page vitae (include complete contact information). Abstracts should be narrative, limited to three type-written pages.  Presentations should be designed to fit into a 20-minute panel segment. Abstracts should be submitted by December 19, 2014, to:

Sherry Wildenstein
135 Netzer Administration Building
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820-4015
Sherry.Wildenstein@oneonta.edu

For further information, please contact Symposium Co-Directors:
Jim Gates at jgates@baseballhall.org or 
Bill Simons at William.Simons@oneonta.edu

CFP: Sports Studies Symposium

Call for Absracts:

“Sports Studies: The State of the Art”

4^th Annual Rockford University Sports Studies Symposium

Date: April 24, 2015

Rockford University

5050 E. State. St.

Rockford, IL 61108

Along with its general popularity, sport as an object of academic study has been steadily growing for decades across disciplinary boundaries. As such, this year’s Sports Studies Symposium seeks to explore the state of the study of sport.

We invite papers that examine the current state of the study of sport; for example:

• High-level descriptions of the current methodologies in a specific discipline as it relates to sport;
• Analyses of the main active questions on which a specific discipline focuses when looking at sport;
• Discussions of cross-disciplinary research or approaches to the study of sport.
• Of course, this is by no means an exhaustive list; a myriad of approaches are welcome and encouraged.

We invite and encourage contributors from any discipline. 

Each presenter should plan on 20 minutes for his or her presentation. There will also be time for Q&A.

Abstract Submission:

Abstract should be 300-500 words. Send via email (as PDF) to sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu.

Deadline: 1/23/2015

Notification of Acceptance: No earlier than 2/13/2015

If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Klein: sklein_at_rockford_dot_edu or Michael Perry: mperry_at_rockford_dot_edu.

This CFA and other information  are also available at www.sportsethicist.com

ASSISTANTSHIP: Doctoral students in Sports and Fitness Administration - University of Houston

The Department of Health and Human Performance of University of Houston is pleased to announce acceptance of doctoral students in the area of Sports and Fitness Administration.

Institutional Description: The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier-One public research university. We are located in the heart of Houston and have over 40,000 students enrolled.  The city of Houston is the second most diverse city in the nation and has numerous major and minor league sports teams, local university athletic programs, community sports and recreational programs, providing an outstanding setting for unique and engaging research settings and data collections.

Program Description: University of Houston’s Sports and Fitness Administration program offers B.S. and M.A. degrees and is supported by four fulltime faculty as well as six adjunct professors. The doctoral program in Sports and Fitness Administration is a four-year program with mandatory completion of dissertation. The degree program allows for flexibility to meet the needs of our students with an emphasis in the development of future faculty.

                        

Faculty advisor relevant to sociology (Dr. Cottingham):

• Dr. Cottingham’s research interests focus on perceptions of athletes with disabilities. This focus embodies disability sport spectatorship, accommodations for participation, and the related impacts on organizational structure of disability and non-adaptive sport organizations.
  • Contact information: mcotting@central.uh.edu (Office: 713-743-9065)
  • Website: http://grants.hhp.uh.edu/cottingham/
    Mcotting@central.uh.edu

Financial Aid: tuition waiver and assistantship (total amount of financial aid is dependent upon department’s budget and is subject to change) are available and may be granted.

Effective Date of Enrollment: Fall semester, 2015

Application Process and Qualification: The full application process including standards for qualification can be found at  http://www.uh.edu/class/hhp/graduate-programs/phd-kinesiology/ Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty member to discuss their interests before applying.