Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. The estimated population is approximately 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College’s homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.

All Applicants who wish to be considered for this position must apply directly through the Springfield College Career Page at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/springfieldcollege

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach graduate-level Athletic Administration and/or Coaching Education courses, including Leadership in Athletics Seminar and Athletic Administration. The candidate will serve as the Program Director for the thriving Athletic Leadership master’s program, which will involve recruiting and advising students, coordinating fieldwork, engaging alumni, and completing on-going outcomes assessment. Supervision of research for master’s and doctoral students will also be incorporated.

Required Qualifications:

- Candidates for this position will have an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Athletic Administration, Coaching Education, Physical Education, or a related discipline.
- Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and commitment to scholarly and service activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Preference will be given to candidates who can foster development of change agents striving toward more inclusive athletic experiences.
- Background in online teaching and supervision of graduate level research is preferred.