The College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Sport Management and Motorsports Management beginning August, 2012. The Sport Management program has seen tremendous growth in the last three years, particularly in the number of declared majors and the number of topical class offerings. Moreover, the Motorsports Management program has been reorganized recently to meet the needs of this fast changing industry. Both programs have benefitted from the rich diversity of premiere sport organizations in the Charlotte region. Student internships, field trips, scholarly opportunities and guest lecturers have all contributed to the growth and depth of the program.
A PhD or appropriate terminal degree in Sport Management or a related field and teaching experience are required. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach in the areas of sport finance, motorsport finance, motorsport marketing and sponsorship, and sport/motorsport facilities. Related industry experience and a continuing record of or potential for scholarly development is also highly desirable.
Responsibilities include classroom teaching, student advising, College service, and the development of industry and community relationships. A four course per semester teaching load, appropriate scholarly development and support of the College’s mission is expected. A familiarity with and understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and of the liberal arts are desirable. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience.
Located ten minutes west of Charlotte, North Carolina, Belmont Abbey College is a Catholic, Benedictine school that educates a diverse student body in the liberal arts and sciences. The College, which is more than 130 years old, is known for its dedicated faculty, their excellent teaching, the personal attention that students receive, and a friendly atmosphere both inside and outside of the classroom. There is a Benedictine monastery on campus, as well as a minor basilica. In keeping with the monks’ age-old tradition of hospitality, the College community welcomes newcomers and works together for the benefit of our students--aiming to exemplify the aspiration that our College motto encapsulates: That in all things God may be glorified.
Application Procedures
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the search is completed. Please send letter of application; vita; names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references; and graduate transcripts (evidence of teaching excellence and official transcripts required for interview) to:
Dr. Travis Feezell
Coordinator – Sport Management
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road
Belmont, NC 28012
travisfeezell@bac.edu
