The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning August 2025.

Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Sport Administration. Priority will be given to applicants with experience teaching core sport administration courses and the ability to develop and teach classes related to emerging sport industry trends. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college, university, and professional service. Ph.D. or terminal degree is preferred. ABD considered with scheduled completion date. 

Basic functions as required by the Provost Office include:

Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year. Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects. Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in departmental and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise students in course selection and degree completion. Participate in a local church and the community.Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies. Manage online grading system.Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required. Maintain regular office hours.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. 

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu . An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered University in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.