Faculty Fellow in Sport Marketing and Communications

College of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Faculty Fellow - Sport Marketing

The College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management at Niagara University is currently accepting applications for a Faculty Fellow position to oversee and teach the college's sport marketing and sport communication courses and provide marketing/communications support to the College's grant-funded programs beginning in fall 2024. The College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management currently enrolls approximately 225 undergraduate and graduate sport management students. Applicants must have the ability and expertise to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in two or more of these areas: sport marketing, sport communications, and sports facility management.

Candidates must provide evidence of strong communication skills, teaching experience in person and through online instruction, and demonstrate an ability to work with students to create numerous experiential learning opportunities. Candidates should possess some breadth in their teaching expertise and engage in research/community/entrepreneurial and service activities at levels appropriate to faculty fellow rank and criteria. Hospitality, Tourism, and Sport industries' experience or evidence of collaboration with similar organizations and/or the ability to create new methods of marketing and communications, experiential opportunities and internships for students is also important. Successful applicants can shape the curriculum in new ways, taking advantage of the College's unique relationship with industry. Experience supporting or advocating for the Hospitality, Tourism and Sport industries is also preferred. The successful candidate will also be expected to support a collegial work environment, support scholarly and practical research, advise undergraduate students, provide service to the University, College, Hospitality, Tourism and Sport Industries, and community, and serve as an example of the College's Code of Professionalism. This position will also plan and execute the marketing and communications for the college's Cornerstone program (www.cornerstonesportwny.org).

Candidates must hold a master's level degree Business, Management, Hospitality, Tourism or Sport Management from accredited institutions with a demonstrated history of student development, grant and revenue cultivation and management.

The College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management is ACHPA accredited and one of only four colleges at Niagara University. It is a nationally ranked program. Founded in 1856, Niagara University is a founding member of Hotel Schools of Distinction; offered the world's first Bachelor's degree in tourism. Niagara University is located in a beautiful tourist setting in Lewiston, New York overlooking Canada and the gorge of the Niagara River, just north of Niagara Falls, USA. Niagara University is committed to providing a student-centered focus via interactive, caring and supportive faculty.

To be considered for this position, applications must include: a) cover letter, b) a curriculum vitae, c) photocopies of all post-secondary academic transcripts, d) a list of at least three professional and academic references. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit teaching evaluations, samples of research, publications or scholarship, letters of recommendation, and any other supporting documents.

Submit all materials as attachments via email, and direct all recommendation letters and inquiries to:

Bridget E. Niland, J.D. Dean, College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management.

Email: bniland@niagara.edu Website: www.niagara.edu/hospitality

Initial review of materials will begin immediately. This faculty search will remain open until the position is filled.