Assistant Professor in Sport Management

Job title:

Assistant Professor in Sport Management

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Job Family: Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:APUOFaculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences_Full Time ProfessorsCampus: Main CampusDate Posted: October 16, 2024Applications must be received BEFORE:As part of a major expansion of its research programs, the School of Human Kinetics (SHK) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions with scholarly expertise in the area of sport management, starting July 1st, 2025.The SHK provides a bilingual, interdisciplinary academic and research environment in which to study the biophysical and social contributions of physical activity, sport, and leisure and their interrelationship with the health of individuals, communities, and societies. The School offers a Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) – Recreation and Sport Management, a Master of Arts in Human Kinetics (sport management) and a professional Master of Human Kinetics (MHK) in Sport Management. The MHK sport management program consistently ranks among the best in Canada. We seek applicants who are committed to furthering this excellence.The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture, and quality of life of Canada’s Capital.Title of the positions: Assistant ProfessorDuties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) Contribute to teaching various sport management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both official languages (French and English); b) Lead and sustain a competitive, externally funded program of sport management related research involving graduate student supervision; c) Contribute to regular administrative processes at the School, Faculty, and/or University level; d) Supervise thesis-based graduate students and contribute to the internships in the Master of Human Kinetics (Sport Management) program.Terms: Tenure-track positionsWage: Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $94,588 (as of May 1, 2023)Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan, and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.Location of work: School of Human Kinetics (main campus), University of Ottawa, 125 University St., Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5Contact information: Professor Alexandra Arellano, Director, School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. Telephone: 613-562-5800, ext. 4350.Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. in Human Kinetics or related field (concentration sport management).
• Work experience:

• University level teaching with a demonstrated track record of excellence.
• Research excellence as demonstrated by a competitive externally-funded research program and scholarly achievement.

• Bilingualism: An active knowledge of the two official languages (French and English) is required at hiring. Candidates with a passive knowledge of one of the official languages are welcomed to apply.

Application deadline: Applications received prior to November 22, 2024, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.Application: Candidates should include the following in their application:

• A cover letter, including a statement on the level of bilingualism (French and English)
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory; these will be taken into consideration in the selection process)
• The names of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference.

Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers website.The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in CanadaThe University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Expected salary

$94588 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:14:07 GMT

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