Associate/full Professor - Dr. J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair, Sport Leadership And Administration & Director, New Balance Institute For Innovative Leadership In Sport

University Of Massachusetts

Boston, MA, US
Approximate range: $188k to $205k; specific pyy de...
On-site
Tenured associate or full professor appointment
Doctorate in sport leadership or related discipline
Sustained publication record in peer-reviewed journals
The position combines the role of Dr. J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair with the Directorship of the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport

Job Summary

  • The position combines the role of Dr. J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair with the Directorship of the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.
  • The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership at the intersection of scholarship, teaching, program development, and equity-driven innovation in sport.
  • The endowed chair is supported by a $15 million total endowment providing salary support and resources for research, travel, and student scholarships.

Matching Summary

The position combines the role of Dr. J. Keith Motley Endowed Chair with the Directorship of the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.

Salary

Approximate range: $188k to $205k; Specific pay determined by university factors; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenured Associate or Full Professor appointment
  • Doctorate in sport leadership or related discipline
  • Sustained publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • National reputation in sport leadership and administration
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring
  • Experience in academic program leadership or administration
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence

Nice-to-have

  • Experience directing an academic center or institute
  • Integration of experiential learning and industry engagement
  • Success in fundraising and external resource acquisition
  • Strong relationships with professional sport organizations
  • Visionary leadership in curriculum innovation

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in sport leadership or closely related field
  • Tenured appointment at another accredited institution
  • Rank of Associate or Full Professor
  • Record of scholarly achievement with sustained publication
  • Evidence of commitment to equity and diversity

Work Rights

Not specified

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