NOTE: Please do NOT submit your application via this system; to be considered, you must submit your application via the Interfolio process outlined below.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153874. The search committee will review applications as they are received; however, for best consideration apply by November 15, 2024. The materials below should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (up to 2 pages)
• Teaching statement (1 page) that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching
• Diversity statement (1 page) that outlines how your research, teaching, service, and/or outreach activities contribute to creating and/or supporting an inclusive community that aligns with our core values, and our KIN - ALL IN efforts
• Up to three examples of research publications 
• Full names and email addresses for at least three references. 

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this link or contact Interfolio at help@interfolio.comor (877) 997-8807, 9 am-6 pm Eastern Time Monday-Friday. For questions about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair: Dr. Mark S. Rosentraub at msrosen@umich.edu or 734-647-1309.

The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for tenure-line faculty positions at the level of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in the areas of sport economics, finance, and/or analytics (business or player). We seek dynamic and innovative scholars whose work is anchored in these areas. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and collaborative faculty dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service.

The primary responsibilities for this position include conducting high-quality, impactful research in sport economics and finance using appropriate analytical tools or player analytics, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, finance, and analytics. The role entails advising and mentoring students across all academic levels and securing external funding to support research initiatives as appropriate. Additionally, selected candidates will collaborate with faculty across disciplines within the School of Kinesiology and other units at the University of Michigan, contribute to the development and implementation of the sport management curriculum, and engage in service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the broader community.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: sport-anchored development strategies, professional and collegiate sports, venue financing, business analytics for sports, antitrust economics, and player analytics.

A doctoral degree in Sport Management, Business, Economics, or a related field is required. Candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture, aligned with our school's core values. 

Assistant professor candidates should exhibit promise, trajectory, and/or achievements suitable for junior faculty at a major research university.  At the assistant professor rank, candidates should have evidence of: (a) scholarly prominence and academic independence with respect to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research (b) instructional competence in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise; (c) reasonable engagement in service (to the industry and/or the academy), (d) the ability to seek and secure external funding, and (e) a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At the associate and full professor ranks, candidates should exceed the expectations outlined at the assistant rank. They should have a consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding, demonstrate an elevated and consistent profile of scholarly and pedagogical excellence, and possess the necessary experience and skills that will advance the international reputation of the Sport Management program in the School of Kinesiology.

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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

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A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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