Overview

The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accepting applications for a tenure-track (probationary) position in the undergraduate and graduate Sport Management programs.

  • A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
  • The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
  • May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
  • All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).
  • This position will advise undergraduate majors.
  • This position will supervise/advise graduate students.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Sports Management BS.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Sports Management MS.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate or terminal degree in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Business, Education or Educational Leadership with specialization in Sport Management or Sport Administration or a related area (Conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 12, 2024).
  • Experience in teaching university-level theory classes or has a relatedteaching background.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
  • Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
  • Interest and experience developing partnerships and collaborating with sport organizations to facilitate experiential learning, research opportunities and internships.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach the courses listed below, along with additional courses depending on the departments needs: Introduction to Sport Management, Sport Finance, Sport Administration, Sport and Diversity, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, Sport Law, Applied Sport Business, along with additional courses depending on the departments needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery.
  • Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

Other Requirements:

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Exclusively on Campus: A position that requires employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

Application Procedures

To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

  • Cover Letter
  • Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact Information for three (3) references
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
  • A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankatos goals?

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jen Zdroik
Human Performance
1400 Highland Center
Phone: 507-389-1917
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:[email protected]
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529, or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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