Applicants should send a cover letter that addresses their teaching interests, curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at

http://apply.interfolio.com/151262. 

The review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

All applications must be submitted via Interfolio, applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
 

The Department of Health and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Sports Management.  

The position will support our newly launched and growing undergraduate Sports Management BA program. Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of sport management courses are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching
The preferred candidate will have teaching strengths that support a variety of courses across the sports management curricula. The potential to develop additional courses in the candidate's area of expertise are available. 

Research
Clinical-track faculty are not expected to maintain an active scholarship portfolio.

Service
All HHS faculty members are expected to provide service to the University, college, department, profession, and the community. Consistent with the mission of CEHHS and the University, professional service contributions to the Dearborn and regional community are valued as well as national and international contributions. Engagement in service activities at multiple levels is required. The quality and impact of service contributions is more important than the number of different service activities.

Term of appointment
Clinical instructional track appointments will be without tenure. The first appointment will be for a minimum of one year to a maximum of three years.  The subsequent reappointment may be for a period of up to three years.
 
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn, a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and attracts more than 9,000 students. Our faculty comes from respected universities and doctoral programs, are recognized for excellence in research and teaching, and are active in professional and academic service roles in their respective fields. US News and World Report recently recognized our campus as a Best Regional University. 
 

• Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related field is required. Candidates who are ABD and will complete their doctoral degree by August 15, 2024 are eligible to apply.  
• Experience in developing and delivering face-to-face and online instruction at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• A desire to engage in recruitment and retention of students.
• A commitment to high impact practices and the ability to teach a variety of courses across the curriculum.
• An interest in supervising student practicum experiences.
• A commitment to building connections with diverse student populations 
• A commitment to establishing relationships with community business partners.
• Relevant teaching experience/interests and demonstrated effective project-based learning.
• A commitment to supporting the department?s COSMA accreditation efforts 
   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The campus is located on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate. Dearborn is centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The geographically diverse area provides faculty with a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, Detroit suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

The College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Office of Institutional Equity, 4901 Evergreen Road, Suite 1020, Administrative Services Building, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491, (313) 593-5190. For other University of Michigan information, call 734-764-1817.
 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.