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Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Earned masters in sport management, coaching or relevant related field by the time of appointment. Experience in the sport industry or related field; ability to develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national sport agencies and experiential learning activities.
About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.
Indiana State is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly campus located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.
Indiana State, one of the most diverse campuses in Indiana, is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing most U.S. states and many countries around the world. There are more than 260 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year, along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series that bring national touring productions and speakers to campus. Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
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Position Details:
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY, RECREATION, AND SPORT
POSITION: Instructor in Sport Management. Anticipated start date: August 1, 2025 with the potential to begin in January 2025. The appointment is a 10-month, 3 year contract with the opportunity of renewal. Prospective candidates are asked to submit all application materials via the Indiana State University Applicant Tracking System. To access this system please go to https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required – Earned masters in sport management, coaching or relevant related field by the time of appointment. Experience in the sport industry or related field; ability to develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national sport agencies and experiential learning activities.
Preferred – Earned doctorate in Sport Management or relevant related field. Experience and/or interest in teaching coaching and sport management topics; ability to develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national sport agencies; evidence of the ability to teach online courses and experiential learning activities and desire to facilitate co-curricular activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach five (5) courses in the Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport department each semester. Duties also include course development and assessment and establishing linkages with practitioners in appropriate sport organizations. Candidates must provide service to the program. There may be opportunities to teach in the summer.
Indiana State University seeks faculty who value quality instruction, thrive in a collaborative environment of scholars, embrace experiential learning and community engagement in the educational experience, desire to advise and mentor diverse students, and integrate multicultural perspectives and content into their teaching.
TERRE HAUTE: Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, known as the “Crossroads of America” for its location on the National Road (US 40) and the major North-South road (US 41). Terre Haute has a great Midwestern aesthetic and a college-town feel. In addition to Indiana State University, the city is home to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IvyTech Community College, and the historic Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College. Indiana has been recognized for its low cost of living and strong fiscal stability. Indiana State University is adjacent to vibrant downtown Terre Haute making the commute to shopping, food, housing, arts, sports, and entertainment within 15 minutes of campus. Indianapolis, St. Louis, Chicago, and Cincinnati are easily accessible. Our city is a regional hub for commerce, arts, sports, cultural events, and medical services. It features the Swope Art Museum, Children’s Museum, farmer’s market, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, community theatre, and a variety of festivals throughout the year.
THE UNIVERSITY: Indiana State University, founded in 1865, is a regional residential public institution focused on undergraduate education and offering master’s and doctoral degrees in select areas. Classified as an engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation, Indiana State University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for Community Service each year since its creation. With over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Indiana State University has the most diverse student population in Indiana. Indiana State University competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, the nation’s second-oldest NCAA Division I conference, and is one of the nation’s most progressive conferences. Indiana State University and The Valley are a compelling force in recruiting student-athletes.
THE COLLEGE: The College of Health and Human Services, established in 2007, is the second-largest college at Indiana State University. We offer a wide range of degree programs, from pre-professional programs in athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies, to undergraduate and graduate degrees in public health, applied medicine, kinesiology, sport management, nursing, and social work. And, with a placement rate of 95% and an average starting salary of $65,000, our graduates are in high demand and well compensated.
Our expert faculty and professional advisors provide students with the highest quality learning experiences in the classroom, internships, clinical, fieldwork, and international service. The College is dedicated to graduating skilled professionals who will make a difference in their community.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport is housed in the College of Health and Human Services. The Department offers: Bachelors and Masters degrees with programs/concentrations/minors/certificates in Coaching, Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Strength and Conditioning. There are five sport management faculty teaching approximately 210 students in the graduate and undergraduate sport management programs. Additional information may be found at: http://www.indstate.edu/krs/.
SALARY: $45,000. Indiana State University offers an excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION: Prospective candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, student or peer teaching evaluation, and contact information for 3-5 professional references, at least one of these should be a current or recent supervisor. All application materials should be entered into the Indiana State University Applicant Tracking System via https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/48825
Indiana State University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana State University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana State University prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for other than practical training. The University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Indiana State University is an AA/EEO employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
SCREENING: Review of completed applications will begin September 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to:
Chad Witkemper, PhD, Search Chairperson
Professor
Sport Management Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
812-237-2594
Chad.witkemper@indstate.edu
Diversity Upgrade: Yes
Job Summary:
Instructor in Sport Management. Anticipated start date: August 1, 2025 with the potential to begin in January 2025. The appointment is a 10-month, 3 year contract with the opportunity of renewal.
