Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management and Recreational Leadership - State University Faculty

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).Working Title:Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Management and Recreational Leadership - State University FacultyInstitution: St. Cloud State UniversityClassification Title:State University FacultyBargaining Unit / Union:209: Inter Faculty OrganizationCity:St. CloudFLSA:Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:Full timeEmployment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00Job DescriptionThe College of Health and Wellness Professions at St. Cloud State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track, Probationary Line, Assistant/Associate position in Sport Management & Recreation Leadership within the Department of Kinesiology, Community Health, and Gerontology.The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, curriculum support, and program initiatives across multiple areas of sport and recreation, and athletic coaching. A faculty workload includes 24 credits per academic year, with delivery modes that may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction.Primary responsibilities include:Teaching courses in the Sport and Recreation Management B.S program and Sport Management M.S. program, and Athletic Coaching minor. The position may also have instructional duties in other academic areas as assigned by the Dean of the College of Health and Wellness Professionals.Supporting applied learning experiences (practicums, internships, job shadows)Supervising experiential learning and coordinating partnerships with campus and community agenciesAdvising undergraduate and/or graduate studentsServing on graduate student culminating project committee’sCollaborating with colleagues to advance program initiatives, assessment, and accreditation needsEngages in appropriate scholarly or professional activities and pursues ongoing professional development, including contributions to research, applied practice, grants, presentations, publications, or discipline-specific innovation when applicableContributing to departmental, college, university, and community service and engagement activitiesThis position plays a key role in supporting the applied focus of the Sport and Recreation Management B.S. and Sport Management M.S, and Athletic Coaching minor program by enhancing professional preparation, community engagement, and experiential learning opportunities as well as other academic areas as assigned by the Dean of the College of Health and Wellness ProfessionalsSalary Range: $64,963 - $188,620/annuallyMinimum QualificationsDoctorate (PhD, EdD) or ABD candidate (degree attainment by August 2026), or relatable terminal degree, in Sport Management or Sport Administration and/or Recreation, Coaching (Sport) Leadership, or closely related discipline.Demonstrated ability to teach in multiple instructional formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online)Demonstrated strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to student learning, engagement, and successAbility to teach a range of undergraduate courses within Sport Management and Recreation leadership BS, the graduate Sport Management MS program and/or other department required areas as assigned by the College Dean.College or High School Sport Administration experience and/or Recreation LeadershipDemonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in learning and working environmentsPreferred Qualification Professional experience in collegiate athletics and/or experience serving as a high school athletic directorHigher Education academic teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: sport management, recreational leadership, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, sport nutrition, coaching, and/or sport or event operations.Understanding of developing or coordinating internships, practicums, or professional partnershipsUnderstanding of advising undergraduate students and supporting professional portfolio developmentExperience working with community, school, collegiate, or industry partners to support experiential learningUnderstanding of supervising student field experiences, coaching, sport, recreation, or other applied learning settingsCertifications, or ability to obtain certificates in, relevant areas (e.g., CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USA Coaching credentials, ACSM, Event/Facility Management certifications)Evidence of professional development, scholarly interests, or applied research in sport, recreation, sport, or exercise science fieldsOther RequirementsPlease note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.Documents Needed to ApplyResume/CVCover LetterUnofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)VariesPosition Information Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure TrackSalary: Commensurate with experience and qualificationsAboutThe successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to