Assistant Professor in Sport Management

We at Bishop’s University, located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people, invite applications for a tenure-stream faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in one of the following fields related to Sport Management: Event Management or Legacy; Digital Media or Technology; Leadership or Governance; Communications; Strategic Management; Sustainability; or other related fields. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2024.

The Position and our Department

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s Business and Society Concentration and be expected to maintain a productive research program and introduce new courses, such as: sport event management, sports centre management and recreation planning, sport and social media, and/or other courses in the candidate’s area of interest and expertise. The successful candidate will also possess a research profile including publications or other relevant output, the capacity to attract external funding, and a completed Ph.D. (at the time of appointment) in a relevant discipline.

Bishop’s University is a public and secular institution offering undergraduate and graduate courses. Founded in 2009, the Department of Sports Studies has an undergraduate student body of 250 Majors and 30 Minors spread across three concentrations: Athletic Development, Business and Society, and Health and Exercise. The Department has four tenure-stream faculty members and several contract faculty members, and it operates a Sports Studies Collaboratory research space in the Bishop’s University Sports Centre (i.e., Sports Laboratory).

Our Setting

Bishop’s University boasts world-class Nordic skiing trails and a golf course on campus, a robust Varsity and Club Athletics Department, and a deep cultural appreciation for outdoor recreation and lifestyle sports. Bishop’s has 2800 full-time students and prides itself on teaching excellence while maintaining a strong research profile. The city of Sherbrooke has a rich mix of languages and cultures and a vibrant community life.

Commitment to EDI

We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds including those from systemically excluded, underserved, and/or marginalized communities. Bishop’s University values diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of equity. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and personal growth among our faculty and staff, and creates a positive learning environment for our students. Candidates who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the process may contact Human Resources at HR@ubishops.ca. We encourage members from equity-seeking groups to self-identify in their application and to identify any lived or professional experiences that contributes to their ability to serve our diverse student community and advance the University’s EDI priorities.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, although, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Applications should include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness). Applications must be sent electronically in a single .pdf file to Monetta Gallichon (she/her) at socialsciencesdean@ubishops.ca. Three letters of reference, sent directly by the referees to Ms. Gallichon, are also required. Review of applications will begin March 7, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please visit our career website for more details about the position by clicking Apply button.

More information about the Sports Studies department can be found here: https://www.ubishops.ca/academic-programs/faculty-of-arts-and-science/social-sciences/sports-studies/ 

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