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Job Description Position Overview The Eugene S. Pulliam
School of Journalism and Creative Media in the College of Communication at Butler University invites applications for a nine-month
tenure-track assistant professor in Sports Management with an expected start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will teach in our
new master's degree program in Sports Management, while also contributing to our in-person undergraduate curriculum through teaching within
another area offered in the College of Communication. The candidate will bring broad knowledge in the field of Sports Management and will be
able to teach several courses within the Sports Management program, including Foundations of Sports Management and the Capstone Experience.
Additional courses may include Ethics and Law in Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Fundraising and Revenue Generation Strategies, Event
and Facilities Management, and Amateur Sports and Compliance. The teaching load for this position is 3/3 along with research and service
responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications - A terminal degree (e.g., a Ph.D. or J.D.) in Sports Management,
Sports Administration, or a related field
- Potential for successful teaching of online graduate courses in Sports Management;
- Potential for successfully conducting scholarly work in the area of sports management
- Excellent written communication skills;
and
- Expressed desire to provide equal opportunity for success to all students
Preferred Qualifications While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Successful
experience in one or more of the following:
- working collaboratively with others (e.g., committee service, co-teaching)
- working independently (e.g., scholarship, course development)
- teaching and working with individuals from various
backgrounds
- Teaching sports management or sports administration courses
- Research/creative agenda that will
contribute to equal opportunity in higher education
- Professional experience in one or more areas of sports management (e.g., sports
marketing, fundraising, events management, or compliance);
- Experience connecting and collaborating with sports management
professionals on the local, regional, and/or national levels;
- Record of scholarly publication in sports management or sports
administration
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Effective oral communication skills
- Effective
classroom management skills
To apply, candidates must submit: - A letter of application outlining
qualifications, a teaching philosophy, and experience with/commitment to providing equal opportunity for all students
- Curriculum
vitae
- Current teaching evaluations (if available)
- A description of your research agenda
- Contact information for
three references
To be considered, apply directly to the posting on Butler University's career site at . Questions can be addressed to Dr. Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh,
Chair of the Sports Management Search Committee, at mgeertse@butler.edu .
Review of applications will begin
December 5, 2025 , and continue until the
position is filled. Consideration will be given only to complete applications.
About the University and the College of
Communication: Butler University is a comprehensive, liberal-arts-based, private university located in the vibrant and culturally
diverse city of Indianapolis and is committed to undergraduate teaching excellence. Butler University's Sports Management program and the
new Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment (BISE) reflect the University's institutional priorities, positioning it as an essential
player in shaping the future of global sports and entertainment. BISE is a new initiative which connects students, faculty, and staff at
Butler with major sporting events, sports-related industry partners, and government entities to provide experience and support for events
such as March Madness, the WNBA and NBA All-Star Games, LIV Golf, and many others.
The university enrolls approximately 5,000
students across its six colleges, including the College of Communication. The College enrolls approximately 550 students across its 8 majors
and online graduate program. Butler offers generous financial support for research, innovations in curricular development, and travel to
present for domestic and international conferences. Additional information about the University and the College can be found at .
About Us Butler University
is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal
Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral
students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A
career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff
that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals,
regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected
category.
Job Info - Job Identification 1709
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date
10/16/2025, 03:36 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 770 W Hampton Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US
Job Tags
Full time, Local area,