Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management

Mitchell College is building on its long history of making education more accessible by pioneering an approach which is flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven. Our abilities-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through curriculum that provides multiple opportunities for students to apply learning in different classroom, social, and professional contexts. To keep this model innovative, vibrant, and responsive to students’ needs and interests, we hire staff and faculty who are invested in neuro‑inclusivity, collaboration, and community building.

Our approach to campus life ensures that students learn what they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College seeks to hire a student‑centered early career professor to serve as Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management. The successful candidate will serve as curriculum subject matter expert for Sport Management in collaboration with faculty across the Division of Business. The Sport Management program is under the Division of Business and Sport Management faculty reports to the Division Chair.

• Teach 24 semester hours per academic year.
• Serve as the Sport Management curriculum subject matter expert.
• Assist in building the schedule of Sport Management classes each semester and hiring part‑time Sport Management faculty.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Work to achieve excellence in three criteria:
  Teaching & Mentoring, Professional Development Activities, College Involvement and Service to the Community.
• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as defined in the Master Contract (American Federation of Teachers, Local #3249).

• An earned doctorate in business, management, or a related field, from an accredited institution, along with a master’s degree related to the business of sports.
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the college level.
• Experience developing and revising curriculum.
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes.
• Work experience in a management or professional capacity, ideally related to the business of sports.
• Preference for candidates who have experience in and passion for working with diverse learners.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Cover Letter And CV Are Required.

Please note that this is a fully in‑person position located in New London, Connecticut.

Mitchell College is an Affir­mati­ve Action‑Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non‑merit factors.