Job #	077975
Job Title	Department Chair/Professor-Sport Management Department
Location	Syracuse, NY
Pay Range	$150,000 - $200,000
Pay Determination	Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status	Exempt
Hours	As determined by the Dean
Job Type	Full-time
Rank	Full Professor
Campus	Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code	Not Applicable
Job Description	Syracuse University seeks a highly accomplished leader to serve as Chair of the Sport Management Department, tenurable at the full professor rank, in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. The College will soon be transitioned to the Falk College of Sport, reflecting Syracuse University’s strategic emphasis on sport as a primary focus of interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and student experiences across campus. Candidates are encouraged to consider this position a unique opportunity to contribute to the overall college strategic plan and lead the growth and development of an aspirational department in a growing and dynamic field. The Department of Sport Management comprises 20 tenured, tenure-track, and full-time teaching faculty, and seven staff members, serving over 600 undergraduate majors and a growing graduate student population. The Department of Sport Management offers a B.S. degree in Sport Management, dual B.S. in Management and Sport Management, a B.S. in Sport Analytics, a B.S. in Esports Communications and Management, a CAS in Sport Analytics, and an online M.S. in Sport Analytics.
Qualifications	· Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related field.
Job Specific Qualifications	· Record of excellence in research, external funding, and teaching. · Demonstrated ability to provide administrative and fiscal leadership. · The communication and cross-cultural competencies to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. · Must be tenurable as a full professor.
Responsibilities	· Academic and strategic leadership of the Sport Management Department, reporting to the Dean of Falk College · Manage and lead faculty and staff in the department · Oversee the promotion and tenure process for the department as well as faculty and staff annual reviews · Support recruitment efforts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels · Implement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives · Maintain regular meeting schedules with faculty and staff and be available for faculty/staff support and assistance · Oversee curriculum design, advising, operations, budget, and day-to-day management · Offer student support and assistance as needed · Facilitate part-time faculty recruiting and hiring · Teach according to department needs and in the successful candidate’s area of expertise
Physical Requirements	“Not Applicable”
Tools/Equipment	“Not Applicable”
Application Instructions	All applicants must apply online and include a detailed letter of interest, curriculum vitae, Research Statement, Teaching Philosophy Statement, Diversity & Inclusion Statement, and the Name and contact information for a minimum of three (3) references.
About Syracuse University	Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area	Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement	Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans	Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community	Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link	https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106611
Job Posting Date	09/23/2024
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Open Until Filled	Yes
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Job Category	Faculty
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