NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sports Management
St. George 84770, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expUtah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. They invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Recreation and Sports Management, focusing on course instruction and curriculum management while supporting student learning and engagement in scholarly activities.
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Responsibilities
Teach 24 credits per academic year, usually a 4-4 course schedule, primarily in-person. Courses may include sport analytics, sport governance, human resources in RSM, sports and society, legal foundations, fundamentals of RSM, college athletic administration, finance in RSM, and leisure in society
Design curriculum to enhance students experiences reflective of the University’s theme 'active learning, active life' utilizing both in-person and online modalities
Participate in university governance by serving on university, college, and department committees and engage in community and professional discipline service activities
Serve on the graduate admissions committee for the Master’s in Sport Management
Assist with student assessment, hold regular office hours, attend regular department meetings, and vote on department and program issues
Engage in scholarly and creative activities resulting in the sharing of knowledge through teaching, presentations, publications, and other appropriate outlets
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Department Chair, and/or Dean
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in a closely related field, with at least one graduate degree in Recreation and/or Sport Management. ABD candidates will be considered
Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration)
Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across disciplines and with external sport and leisure organizations
Evidence of developed, or ability to develop, contributions of scholarly and creative activities consistent with graduate faculty status
Preferred
Online teaching experience and course development preferred
At least three (3) years of practical industry-specific experience preferred
Experience developing and working with student clubs preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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