The Associate Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with a high academic rank who has demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service appropriate to the discipline. The Associate Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head which may include serving as an academic advisor. The Associate Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

The standard teaching load is 9 hours per semester (three courses). The successful candidate will mainly teach entertainment/sport management courses, publish in discipline-appropriate peer-reviewed journals to maintain SA status in support of AACSB accreditation, advise the Entertainment Management Association, one of the College’s signature student organizations, serve on the Entertainment Management (Alumni) Advisory Council, and meet university service requirements. All candidates must be committed to working for the professional success of students from all backgrounds.

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Associate Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. Positions associated with this position classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated “sensitive” as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this position classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in entertainment/sport management or business administration from an AACSB-accredited institution with an emphasis on entertainment/sport management or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to publish in discipline-specific peer-reviewed journals and have experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.

 

This position is also listed at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) level.
Only one position is expected to be filled.
More information about our concurrent listings is available through the following links:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/74333 (Assistant Professor)
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/74328 (Clinical Assistant Professor)
Please apply accordingly.

The first date of consideration will be May 8, 2024, and the application review will continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Wes Scroggins, Search Committee Chair, at wesscroggins@missouristate.edu.