The Department of Kinesiology at Berry College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position in Sport Leadership and Strategy (SLS) to begin August 2025. The Department of Kinesiology seeks a faculty member committed to teaching excellence, who can facilitate student experience and firsthand learning by establishing partnerships with external stakeholders at regional and national levels. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in mentoring students in a residential college environment. Faculty are expected to serve as academic advisors, involve undergraduates in their work with community partners, and contribute to the vitality of the campus and discipline.

The department is a collegial, six-person team committed to providing applied and experiential learning inside and outside the classroom. A solid commitment to building connections with diverse student populations and external partners exists through community-based projects, internships, and career-centered work opportunities. Students work alongside partners from organizations such as the Rome Emperors (MiLB), the Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation, and the YMCA of Rome & Floyd County. SLS faculty also partners with Berry's Intercollegiate Athletics Department (DIII), the Rome Tennis Center, Stonebridge Golf Course, and numerous sports and leisure organizations in Northwest Georgia. As a result, students' coursework and field placements are personalized to their academic interests and professional aspirations. The program is housed in the Cage Center, a state-of-the-art 131,000 sq. ft. facility, a natatorium, expansive fitness center, racquetball courts, auxiliary gymnasium, and an indoor walk/jog track among its many amenities.

Primary teaching responsibilities include governance and policy, facility and event management, revenue streams and budgeting, and legal and ethical issues in sports. The ability to design and teach a course focused on emerging sports and opportunities is a plus. Candidates with experience in sports settings as a coach, administrator, or operations specialist are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Sport Management or a related field by August 2025; candidates who are currently ABD should earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position, commitment to the Berry mission, and to inclusive teaching and learning; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin October 7th and will continue until the position is filled.

Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. E. Kevin Renshler at erenshler@berry.edu.