Assistant Visiting Professor (Sports Management) for the Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education

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FV9995 Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA Position Summary The Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education at Morehouse College invites applications for a Visiting Professor position In Sports Management to begin August 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will help advance Morehouse College's mission through teaching. scholarship, and service. The individual hired will be expected to teach full-time (3,3 load) in sports management, with general education courses. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students majoring in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education, and engaging in scholarly work and institutional service. This position is part of a faculty expansion approved by the Morehouse College Board of Trustees and Office of the Provost for academic year 2026-2027. Dr. Claude P. Hutto, Sr .. Dean of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, will serve as Chair of the Search Committee. Required Qualifications Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.

D.) in Sport Management, Kinesiology, and Physical Education or a closely related field. Ph. D. candidates with a masters in sports management will be considered. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level. Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in sports management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related fields. Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.

D.) in Sport Management Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.

D.) in Sport Management, Kinesiology, and Physical Education or a closely related field. Ph. D. candidates with a masters in sports management will be considered. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level. Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in sports management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related fields. Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. Applying A letter of application detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications and supports the mission of Morehouse College (2 pages maximum) Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maxi mum) Research or scholarship agenda (2 pages max mum) Contact information for three professional references, including one letter of recommendation from a professional reference. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in Sports Management and related areas. Teach general education courses as assigned by the department and in alignment with the College's core curriculum. Advise and mentor students majoring in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education. Serve on department division. and college-wide committees. Contribute to institutional initiatives in general education and experiential learning. Support the College's mission to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.

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F216P EEO

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