Assistant/Associate Professor of Sports Management- Tenure Track - Viterbo University

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution boldly transforming students and our communities through service, collaboration, and leadership. The university is home to approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. In keeping with the tradition of our Franciscan founders, the core values of contemplation, hospitality, integrity, service, and stewardship form the foundation for all that we are and all that we do. At Viterbo, we believe learning is a lifelong process involving more than just academics. It's also about experiencing life and growing intellectually, culturally, and spiritually. Students can expect to be challenged and supported. We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, state-of-the-art facilities, and a faculty that cares deeply about the success of every student. The school is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sports Management beginning in Fall 2024.

The Opportunity: The College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics is home of the Dahl School of Business, the Center for Professional Learning, the Community Gateway Center, and the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership. The Dahl School of Business seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management. We are seeking applicants with expertise in the field of Sport Management to teach in the school's undergraduate Sport Management and Leadership Program. This position offers the opportunity to conduct research, engage in impactful teaching, and contribute to the vibrant academic community. The ability to teach multiple Sport Management courses, as well as professional experience and a strong network in the sport industry are desirable. The teaching load is 4:4 with possible opportunities to teach over the summer. Courses include history of sport, finance for the sport leader, legal environment of sport, event and facilities management, and sport, recreation and event marketing. The position also requires advising sport management majors and minors, mentoring students seeking internship and job placement, fostering relationships with aligned professional organizations, assisting with curriculum management, participating in campus committees, assisting in student recruitment for the program, and engaging in the academic life of the College. Candidates must be innovative in their active learning pedagogical approach with an understanding of the skills and technological literacy required to lead in a global environment. This position places a strong emphasis on teaching, advising, scholarship, and service, embodying the core values of the university. The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with curriculum development. Familiarity with COSMA accreditation is preferred. A desire to contribute to the advancement of the field through involvement in professional organizations and community outreach initiatives is required.

General Requirements/Qualifications:The successful candidate shall have (1) a master's degree in sport management/administration, or closely related field, and a doctoral degree or be enrolled in a sport management/administration or closely related doctorate program, ABDs will be considered, a doctoral degree in sport management/administration is preferred, (2) college teaching experience, (3) sport industry experience, and (4) an active agenda of scholarship and professional activity in academia and/or industry. Experience with basic classroom technology is preferred. A doctoral degree is required for tenure track appointment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of a USA Employment Visa for international candidates.

To Apply: please complete online employment application (https://viterbo.applicantpro.com/jobsearch/?classification=Faculty_Positions) and include a letter of application indicating interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (initial submissions may be unofficial copies), and contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is August 2024. This position is on-ground on our lovely La Crosse, Wisconsin campus.

Hiring Manager Contact:Dr. Diane Monahan, Dean, College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601 or dmmonahan@viterbo.edu.

Review of Application: Begin Middle of April 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental life Insurance
• Flex Spending Plan
• Retirement plan - with 5% match after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked
• Generous accrued sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition remission/exchange - Spouse, and dependent children seeking their undergraduate degree. Employee seeking undergraduate courses and/or Master's degree.
• Employee wellness - Free onsite gym membership, discounted rates for family members.
• 10% off discount at Viterbo Bookstore
• Employee discount tickets (and guest) for the Fine Arts Center

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.