Assistant Professor of Sport Administration-Tenure Track

Simpson College; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sport Administration on a tenure-track. The position focuses on teaching six courses per year spanning sport sales, finance, facility/event management, marketing, and related topics within general education.

Candidates will contribute to student success, recruitment, advise student clubs, and develop experiential learning opportunities; they will also engage in graduate opportunities exploration and department

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful, innovative college-level teaching experience with the ability to utilize classroom technology.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to each individual student's needs for success.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate student experiential learning, research, and internship opportunities.
• Willingness to participate in department activities, service to the college, and ability to work with faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and cooperative manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year, consistent with departmental need and candidate's training and interests.
• Contribute to student success and recruitment, engage in the general education program, advise students and student clubs, and incorporate experiential learning into coursework.
• Help the department explore graduate opportunities in the field.

Skills

Teaching with tech

Student mentoring

Partnership development

Collaborative work

Education

PhD or EdD in sport management or related field (ABD considered)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Sport Administration-Tenure Track

Simpson College

Location: Simpson College
Open Date: Aug 31, 2026

Description

• Teach six courses per year, consistent with departmental need and candidate's training and interests. Courses may include sport sales, sport finance, sport facility and event management, sport marketing, and sport business courses applicable within the general education curriculum.
• Contribute to student success and recruitment, engage in the general education program, advise students and student clubs, and incorporate experiential learning into coursework.
• Help the department explore graduate opportunities in the field.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in sport management or a related field. PhD or EdD required (ABD considered).
• Evidence of successful, innovative college-level teaching experience with the ability to utilize classroom technology.
• Demonstrate on-going commitment to each individual student's needs for success.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate student experiential learning, research, and internship opportunities.
• Willingness to participate in department activities, service to the college, and ability to work with faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and cooperative manner.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter specifying the instrument(s) you are applying to teach and outlining your qualifications.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).
• Contact information for three professional references.

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