Description
The Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is currently accepting applications for three (3) Clinical Assistant Professor of Sport Management positions. These are non-tenure-track, nine-month renewable contract positions.
Position Expectations
Clinical professors are expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester at either the graduate or undergraduate levels. Faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses across the sport management curriculum, including but not limited to:
- Sport Law
- Sport Facility & Event Management
- Sport Communication
- Sport Finance
- Sport Analytics
- Sport Marketing
- Leadership in sport
This position includes teaching graduate courses in the Master of Science Sport Management program and/or undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Clinical professors may be asked to teach evening and/or weekend courses. Clinical professors are also expected to maintain office hours and an appropriate student-centered presence on campus while participating in service leading to the development, growth, and expansion of the sport management programs. For additional information about the faculty and the department, visit https://www.smu.edu/apsm.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in sport management or a related field such as sport administration, business, law, economics, etc. with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the sport or allied-to-sport industry.
- A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D., J.D. or Ed.D.) is desirable.
- Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate sport management courses (online or in-person) is preferred
Application Procedure
Candidates should submit their application materials through the Interfolio online system: apply.interfolio.com/153842. Application materials should include the following items: 1) a letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) full name, title, and email addresses of three references.
To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024. The search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Please refer to Positions #53705, #53285, and #53259 on all application materials.
The start date for these positions is August 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please contact Dr. Willis A. Jones for questions about the search submission process, the department, or the position at wajones@smu.edu.
About SMU
SMU is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, visit: http://smu.edu. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. SMU’s beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is home to many universities, arts organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations. Visit www.dallaschamber.org. Of note, in 2023 the Sport Business Journal named Dallas the number one sports business city in the U.S. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2023/03/20/In-Depth/best-sports-business-cities-dallas.aspx
The Simmons School of Education and Human Development was founded in 2005 and is ranked among the top 15 private graduate education schools in the United States. The school has undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic departments, including Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning. Comprised of two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Simmons School has over 80,000 sq. feet of office and classroom spaces, applied physiology labs, and a 21st century teacher development studio to advance the development of pre-service and in-service teachers. The Simmons School promotes excellence by engaging in and disseminating research, securing significant external grants and contracts, preparing exemplary professionals, and collaborating with other schools on campus. In addition, Simmons is currently in partnership with Toyota, Dallas ISD, and the West Dallas community to develop and implement a model for a Pk-8 STEM-focused school with wraparound extracurricular and social services that can be replicated and scaled elsewhere. Explore the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at https://www.smu.edu/simmons.
The SMU Simmons Master’s in Sport Management program has received significant recognition, being ranked as the #1 program in Texas, the #3 program among private universities in the USA, the 14th overall in the country, and the 18th globally. These rankings were conducted by SportBusiness, a London-based intelligence service that provides data and analytics to the sports industry. For more information on the SportBusiness Postgraduate Ranking, often referred to as the SportBusiness PGR, visit: https://www.sportbusiness.com/postgraduate-rankings-2023/
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
