Affiliate Faculty in Movement Science

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R102673

Summary: The Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) invites applicants for a full-time affiliate faculty member (non-tenure line) in the Sport Management program beginning on August 6, 2025. We seek a colleague who is committed to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring, is able to teach throughout the curriculum, understands emerging trends in the areas of sport management, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts in teaching and practice.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions:

• 12-15 credit workload per semester in Sport Management

• Provide mentorship and support professional development opportunities for Sport Management students

• Provide vision and expertise in sport management program development

• Develop and maintain communication with community partners and expand local and regional connections and field experience sites

• Serve as advisor to the Sport Management Club

Required Qualifications and Education:

• A master's degree in Sport Management or a closely related field

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a willingness to adapt teaching to the rapidly changing sport management landscape

• Evidence of a commitment to using inclusive teaching practices to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.

• Ability to teach a broad array of courses in Sport Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising student interns and supporting students in professional development activities

• Minimum of 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience, mentoring, and/or advising in Sport Management or related area

• Ability to teach content courses in technology, new media, and/or revenue generation.

• Experience as a sport practitioner

• Evidence of a commitment to quality mentoring

• Experience in promoting Sport Management curriculum to current and prospective students

• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and develop community partnerships

Minimum Starting Salary: $50,000; commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The university offers an http://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/affiliate-faculty-benefits-468.htm that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, retirement, sick/leave disability, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on day of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.

Department/College:

The Movement Science Department consists of three programs: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, and Sport Management.

https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/ is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. This year, six CLAS departments are collaborating to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

University and Community:

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The Allendale campus is situated less than 30 minutes from the beautiful Lake Michigan coast to the west and the friendly city of Grand Rapids to the east. Grand Rapids was recently named by Outside Magazine as one of the top 25 "Best Towns Ever" and ranked in the https://www.experiencegr.com/about-grand-rapids/grand-rapids-recognitions/ by US News and World Report. Grand Rapids is also an exciting sports city, named in 2019 the Sports Business Journal as the https://www.mlive.com/sports/2019/09/best-minor-league-sports-city-publication-says-its-grand-rapids.html in the country by the Sports Business Journal. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable and rich in cultural amenities, and is located in easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following to the online application: (1) a cover letter describing your motivation to teach at GVSU and qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching philosophy (please highlight your experience with student-centered teaching/learning techniques as well as applied methods to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom); and (4) a syllabus sample.

The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Include contact information for three references in your curriculum vitae. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Jon Coles, search committee chair, at mailto:colesj@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin on May 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at http://www.gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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