Lecturer- Esports Management
Greensboro, NC 
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Position Number 004694
Functional Title Lecturer- Esports Management
Position Type Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information

, located in the of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher and . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most in the state with , and members representing 90+ nationalities. With , in over , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for , with noted strengths in , and follow UNCG on , , and .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The MEHT Department offers undergraduate degrees in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The Hospitality and Tourism Management degree includes a one-year-old major in Esports Management. The Entrepreneurship degree and the Hospitality and Tourism Management degree are offered in-person and asynchronous online. The Department also contributes to delivering the undergraduate business core and the MBA program. The faculty members in the Department are very active in research and in the recent past and have published in such journals as Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Marketing, Annals of Tourism Research, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Management Studies, and Tourism Management to name a few.

The Bryan School has more than 4,100 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 120 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. The Bryan School takes great pride in being one of the most diverse business schools in the UNC system. More than 54 percent of the Bryan School's enrolled (and graduating!) students are from underrepresented ethnic groups (UREG) and 53 percent are women. UNCG has a history as the women's college of the UNC system, has been designated a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and is the top performer for social mobility in North Carolina, according to The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, approximately 26 percent of all faculty are from UREG and 43 percent of the School's faculty are women. The School is committed to the continued growth of these percentages. With that in mind, applications belonging to traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. The faculty and students are both impressive. For example, in 2022 our tenure-track faculty members averaged 2.3 peer reviewed journal articles published or accepted (16 in FT50 journals), published 9 books and 16 book chapters, occupied 118 editorial board positions including 13 on FT50 journals, and filled 42 officer roles in regional, national, and international professional societies.

Position Summary

The Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism (MEHT) in the Bryan School of Business & Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for one (1) full-time Non-Tenure Track Lecturer opening in Esports Management within the Hospitality and Tourism Program. The position will commence on August 1, 2024. This is not a remote work position and upon hire, those selected must reside in North Carolina or within a reasonable commuting distance of it. Screening of applicant materials will begin immediately.

The Department is interested in candidates with related teaching experience at the university level. The selected candidate must be prepared to teach a diverse set of undergraduate courses related to Esports Management and Hospitality Management, using varying modalities, including asynchronous online, in-person, and hybrid/HyFlex. Additionally, the selected candidate will engage in student recruiting and other activities that build the enrollment and reputation of the Esports Management program both within the University and beyond it.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Applicants should hold a master's degree from an accredited school in a business, marketing, hospitality, sports management, tourism, recreation, or a related discipline with teaching interests in Esports, sports management, sports marketing, event planning, hospitality, and tourism or a related area.
  • Applicants should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Applicants should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, with specific experience in the Gaming/Esports industry preferred.
Tenure Status Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, applications should include:
  • a letter of interest
  • resume/curriculum vitae
  • names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

Please upload all materials to this posting at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department MRK/ENT/HTM - 11813
Job Open Date 10/27/2023
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Hours per Week
1.000
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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