Academic Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Analytics

Description

The Sport Management program at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology invites applications for a clinical assistant professor position commencing in August 2025. This university-year, nine (9) month non-tenure track role is primarily focused on teaching (75%) with additional duties in administration, service, and scholarship (25%). The successful candidate will be expected to teach three sport management courses per semester (fall and winter terms), with a focus on sport analytics. Key duties include developing and delivering evidence-based and engaging course content that meets the rigorous academic standards of the Sport Management Program. The role involves integrating current industry trends and practices into the curriculum to provide students with practical and up-to-date knowledge. Additionally, the candidate will foster partnerships with local and national sport, tech, and media organizations to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students and contribute to course syllabi and lesson plans. 

Responsibilities also include producing relevant and reliable assessment tools, conducting routine assessments to evaluate student progress, maintaining accurate records of student performance, and collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development and program initiatives. Beyond instructional duties, the role requires participation in program and school meetings, service activities, and professional development, as well as engagement in scholarship activities, broadly defined. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the program’s needs, as well as the candidate's expertise and prior experience. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the Sport Management program by preparing students for success in the dynamic sports industry. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

About the School and University:

The University of Michigan is a leading public university and one of the world’s preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. In Fall 2023, the National Academy of Kinesiology ranked the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan as the #1 Kinesiology program in the US. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 40+ tenure-line faculty, 12 clinical-line faculty, 25 part and full-time lecturers, approximately 1,200 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. The school is home to some of the country’s top academic programs focusing on movement science, applied exercise science, athletic training, and sport management.

In winter 2021, the school moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (Kinesiology Building) that is located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s main campus. The $120M renovation project expands the School of Kinesiology’s research, classroom, and office space to approximately 189,000 gross sq. ft. The research space includes a 9,800 sq. ft. biomechanics research suite, a 9,000 sq. ft. wet lab research suite, a 5,000 sq. ft. neuro research center, a 1,700 sq. ft. vivarium, and a 3,500 sq. ft. clinical testing suite and exercise research center. In addition, new faculty will have access to the state-of-the-art core computing and laboratory facilities at the University of Michigan. 

The School celebrates, and is committed to, the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that they enrich the learning environment and enhance the school’s innovation and overall productivity; review more detail about our diversity commitment here.

About Sport Management:

Sport Management at the University of Michigan is recognized as a top program in the country. The University of Michigan was rated the number two college for sport management in the U.S. by Niche (2021). 

The Sport Management program has 23 faculty, including 12 tenure-line faculty, 4 clinical faculty, and 7 lecturers. The breadth of faculty research is reflected across the following centers: Center for Race & Ethnicity in Sport, Center for Sport Marketing Research, Center for Sports Venues & Real Estate Development, and Michigan Center for Sport & Social Responsibility. 

Sport Management has 580 undergraduate and 67 graduate students. The school offers the following degrees in Sport Management: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The program prepares students for careers in the global sport industry with a curriculum that explores the management of the sport enterprise (from organizational, marketing, financial, economical, legal, urban planning and sociocultural perspectives). 

Sport Management students at the University of Michigan have the valuable opportunity to lead and participate in student-run campus organizations, including the Michigan Sport Business Conference, the premier undergraduate-run sport business conference in the U.S. 

Upon graduation, many of our students will begin careers at sport organizations and corporate businesses, while others will pursue postgraduate studies in business, law, accounting, and urban planning. Our graduates work in the front offices of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS; with professional sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Bucks; within agencies like Creative Artists Agency, Wasserman, and Endeavor; and with industry-leading organizations like ESPN, the NCAA, The New York Times, Nike, and many more.

The Sport Management program has an administrative structure that includes a program chair and director/associate program chair. The program maintains an external Advisory Board in order to develop and nurture connections with leaders in the sport industry. The Advisory Board contributes to our vision of achieving excellence in sport business education.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree and / or a doctoral degree in a related field 
• At least three years of professional experience in sport management, data analytics, statistics, or a closely related field 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as Excel, R, Python, SQL, and Tableau
• Experience applying analytical methods to solve real-world problems in sport and leveraging data to make evidence-based decisions
• The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and industry partners, and contribute to a positive workplace culture, aligned with the school’s core values

Desired Qualifications: 

• Five or more years of professional experience in sport management, data analytics, statistics, or a closely related field
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level, including experience using technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes
• A network of contacts within the sport industry that can be leveraged for the benefit of the program and students

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/164527. The search committee will review applications as they are received; however, for best consideration apply by March 26, 2025.  

The materials below should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)

• Statement outlining scholarship, research, and service interests (up to 1 page)

• A summary of all courses previously instructed or past experiences that align with the job description (up to 2 pages)

• At least three references: include full name, position/relationship to applicant, e-mail address, and telephone number

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.

Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this link or contact Interfolio at interfolio-support@elsevier.com or (877) 997-8807, 9 am-6 pm Eastern Time M-F. For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Kate Heinze, at wheelerk@umich.edu.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The School of Kinesiology seeks to recruit and retain a widely diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.