About this role
Job Description
The Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Sport Management beginning August 2027.
Responsibilities
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The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses in Sport Management and related business disciplines on-site and online in undergraduate and graduate programs. The typical teaching load is four courses per semester. Specific responsibilities may change based on departmental needs.
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The Assistant Professor of Sport Management is expected to sustain an active scholarly research agenda with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at relevant conferences to maintain the AACSB Scholarly Academic qualification and to make progress toward successful tenure and promotion. The faculty member will also be expected to participate in department, college, and university level committees. The Assistant Professor will serve as an advisor to students guiding them in courses and career-development.
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Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.
Required Qualifications
Required: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Sport Management, Sport Administration, a business discipline with a Sport Management concentration, or closely related area. ABD candidates with documentation of degree completion prior to September 2027 will be considered.
Preferred:
Applicants should:
- be able to teach a wide variety of sport management and business courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels both on-site and online.
- demonstrate evidence of quality scholarly activities
- demonstrate strong teaching ability and communication skills.
- show evidence of incorporating appropriate technology in teaching.
- show commitment to inclusive excellence and belonging.
Preferred Qualifications
Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Inclusive Excellence
As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Accordingly, our commitment is to: · Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated · Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives · Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging · Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind · Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect
Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.
Teaching Philosophy
In the teaching philosophy statement, please share your thoughts and experiences in using active learning strategies, high-impact practices, and evidence-based pedagogical practices, as well as your methods for engaging students and fostering student belonging in the classroom.
University Information
Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. At the University of Hartford, we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment. Enriched by our engagement with, and understanding of, one another, we take pride in our shared traditions and experiences. The full text of our academic mission, vision, and values can be seen at www.hartford.edu. Opportunities for faculty development and support can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/campus-leadership/office-provost/faculty-development/ and a listing of Affinity Networks can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/affinity-groups.aspx
College Information
The Barney School of Business is nationally ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek (undergraduate), U.S. News and World Report (MBA) and Princeton Review (overall business school). The Barney School of Business enrolls over 1,000 students in nine undergraduate majors, fourteen undergraduate minors, and four graduate programs. The programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a designation given to the top 6% of business schools globally. The mission of the Barney School of Business is to cultivate and inspire intellectually curious learners to be competent, confident, and connected. Through our programs, we create an authentic learning experience that empowers learners to become effective business leaders. We invest in our faculty and staff and provide opportunities to expand their professional development. More information on the school and its mission can be found at http://www.hartford.edu/barney