Assistant Teaching Professor in Sport and Recreation Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 24, 2024
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Information
The Department of Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology (CRSP) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Sport and Recreation Management, to commence in the Fall semester of 2024. Employees classified as Assistant Teaching Professor at FIU are eligible for promotion and receive full benefits, including sick and annual leave accruals. The University has a very attractive benefit program which is detailed on our website at https://hr.fiu.edu/prospective-employees/.
The Sport and Recreation Management Program is a vibrant and growing program with a healthy number of applicants and strong enrollment. It is situated within the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology in the School of Education and Human Development at the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). For undergraduate information, please visit: BS in Sport and Recreation Management, and for graduate information, visit: MS Recreation and Sport Management. We encourage individuals with the ability to enhance our department's interdisciplinary strengths, integrate sport and recreation, and foster collaborative partnerships across campus disciplines to apply.
Responsibilities
The appointed faculty member will have an assignment in the areas of instruction (90%) and service (10%).
The instruction assignment during the first year will be a 4/4/3 teaching load (11 courses in the academic year) and involve the delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses for the Sport and Recreation Management program, in in-person and online modalities. The appointee will also be expected to participate in student mentorship activities.
Beyond instruction, the position encompasses service contributions to support the department's mission. These may include assisting with the accreditation process of the sport management program, actively participating in curriculum meetings, and representing the department's standards and goals. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain active involvement with industry and relevant professional associations to enhance our students educational experiences and raise the profile of the program in the professional community.
Qualifications
- Minimum requirements include an earned Master's degree in Sport Management or a closely related field. A Doctorate in Sport Management or a closely related field is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates showing evidence of excellence in teaching, industry and leadership experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A successful candidate will have experience with and demonstrated effectiveness in instruction in a variety of modalities, including in-person and fully online courses at an institution of higher education.
Application Details
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 532063 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter 3) a teaching philosophy statement and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Information
The Department of Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology (CRSP) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Sport and Recreation Management, to commence in the Fall semester of 2024. Employees classified as Assistant Teaching Professor at FIU are eligible for promotion and receive full benefits, including sick and annual leave accruals. The University has a very attractive benefit program which is detailed on our website at https://hr.fiu.edu/prospective-employees/.
The Sport and Recreation Management Program is a vibrant and growing program with a healthy number of applicants and strong enrollment. It is situated within the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology in the School of Education and Human Development at the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). For undergraduate information, please visit: BS in Sport and Recreation Management, and for graduate information, visit: MS Recreation and Sport Management. We encourage individuals with the ability to enhance our department's interdisciplinary strengths, integrate sport and recreation, and foster collaborative partnerships across campus disciplines to apply.
Responsibilities
The appointed faculty member will have an assignment in the areas of instruction (90%) and service (10%).
The instruction assignment during the first year will be a 4/4/3 teaching load (11 courses in the academic year) and involve the delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses for the Sport and Recreation Management program, in in-person and online modalities. The appointee will also be expected to participate in student mentorship activities.
Beyond instruction, the position encompasses service contributions to support the department's mission. These may include assisting with the accreditation process of the sport management program, actively participating in curriculum meetings, and representing the department's standards and goals. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain active involvement with industry and relevant professional associations to enhance our students educational experiences and raise the profile of the program in the professional community.
Qualifications
- Minimum requirements include an earned Master's degree in Sport Management or a closely related field. A Doctorate in Sport Management or a closely related field is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates showing evidence of excellence in teaching, industry and leadership experience, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A successful candidate will have experience with and demonstrated effectiveness in instruction in a variety of modalities, including in-person and fully online courses at an institution of higher education.
Application Details
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 532063 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter 3) a teaching philosophy statement and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
