Job opening: Sport Management

The University of Tennessee (Knoxville) is looking for an associate/assistant professor for its Sports Management Program. Details of the opening are available below--

Responsibilities include--
Teach in two NASSM areas, preferably Human Resource Management and/or Finance
Conduct quality research leading to publication
Seek internal and external funding
Professional, university and community service

Qualifications--
Earned doctorate or terminal degree in sport management or related field
Evidence of scholarly achievement or potential
University/college teaching experience
Ability to direct theses/dissertations

Students in the Sport Management program at the University of Tennessee are offered the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the sports industry. Undergraduate students earn a major in Sport Management with a minor in Business. A concentration in Sport Management is available at the Master’s level. A dual MS/MBA degree is also offered in conjunction with the College of Business Administration. Pending final approval during the 2007-08 academic year, a new doctoral specialization in Sport Management will be offered.

Review of applicants will begin October 8, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest addressing their credentials as they relate to the position along with a copy of their vita, and the names and contact information (mailing address, phone number, e-mail address) of three reference persons. Send the information to:

Damon P. S. Andrew, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
The University of Tennessee
Dept. of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies
1914 Andy Holt Avenue, HPER 349
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700
865-974-8891 (Office)
865-974-8981 (Fax)
dandrew@utk.edu
http://web.utk.edu/~sals/staff/andrew.html