What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sport Management Faculty position at Thomas College?
Description
Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S News & World Report as one of Maine's top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn't a buzzword; it's a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Thomas seeks a new faculty member in Sport Management effective Fall 2026 to join a vibrant and expanding College dedicated to student success. Thomas offers a range of majors in both business fields and career-oriented liberal arts programs. Students benefit from close working relationships with their faculty, and a wide range of internship opportunities both locally and through partnerships such as the Washington Center for Internships.
Candidates should be prepared to offer a range of courses in sport management as part of the College’s programs in Sport Management, including but not limited to sport finance, sport administration, and business management. At the same time, the candidate should be prepared to design and deliver new courses that support and complement strong undergraduate programs in business administration. Instruction is expected to incorporate the use of modern technology and data-driven tools relevant to both sport and business contexts. Candidates must be committed to teaching excellence, service to the College, community engagement, and ongoing professional development. Responsibilities for full-time faculty include a 4/4 teaching load, academic advising, committee service, and course and program development. Teaching assignments may include face-to-face, online, and hybrid course formats.
Preference will be given to candidates with an appropriate terminal degree. Evidence of engaging teaching also is preferred, as well as familiarity with information technology and its implementation in the classroom.
Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:
Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.