The Department of Business at Illinois College invites applications for a full-time continuing position in Sports Management for fall 2024. Candidates should have the ability to teach a variety of courses within the Sports Management major while providing support for other majors in the Business department. Sports Management courses include: Business of Sports, Athletic Administration, Event & Facilities Management, Fitness Management, and Sports Promotions. Additional duties include contributing to the ongoing development of the business programs at the College, including possible online teaching; student advising and mentoring; scholarly engagement; and community involvement.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to undergraduate teaching, interest in faculty-student research, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A terminal degree is preferred, but highly qualified master’s-prepared candidates with relevant teaching and professional experience considered.
Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently our population is approximately one-third students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Commitment to supporting the success of all students and to teaching excellence are essential.
Since 1829, Illinois College has transformed the lives of undergraduate students. Founded by abolitionists, IC was the first college in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is focused on student success and provides many opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research projects, international study-travel, and mentoring/advising. The College is committed to ensuring access and equity. The College is located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 30 miles west of the capital city of Springfield and 70 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri.
Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format.
- Letter of Application
- C.V.
- A statement of teaching philosophy that includes discussion of teaching to a diverse student body
- Contact information for three references and/or three letters of reference
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Illinois College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.
