establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:

* We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
* We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
* We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our , we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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In the Ball State University School of Kinesiology, housed in the College of Health, our programs provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact physical activity has on health, society, and quality of life for the general population. The Sport Administration Program graduates industry professionals who blend an understanding of athletics with business acumen and creative instinct to positively impact sport and communities. We invite applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Sport Administration Program to join us in preparing sport professionals.

Responsibilities will include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research and advising graduate student research, and engaging in professional service. This position is a 10-month, full time tenure-track position with possible summer teaching.

ABD in Sport Management/Administration, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university by time of appointment. At least 4 months experience teaching courses at the university/college level. Evidence of scholarly productivity demonstrated by at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

At least 9 months experience teaching courses at the university/college level. Expertise in scholarly productivity in the area of sports marketing and consumer behavioras evidenced by one or more publications in a peer reviewed journal and conference presentations. Evidence of professional service to one or more national/international sport administration/management organizations.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'