DAPHNE, Ala. — Five doctoral graduate teaching assistant scholarships were created by the United States Sports Academy in honor of the memory of a dedicated board of trustees.

The academy is accepting applications for the program from those interested in pursuing a Doctor of Education in Sports Management (Ed.D) degree as a full-time resident student.

Those who are selected for the program will play an integral role in the course writing and development of distance learning and continuing education courses for Web-based instruction. They will also teach online courses in the academy’s undergraduate program, and undertake other assignments such as assisting in data collection and analysis.

The assistants will receive a competitive annual stipend, fully paid individual student health insurance policy, as well as a tuition waiver. Applicants must be first accepted as a student into the doctoral program.

Anyone interested in applying should send a résumé, letter of interest and three professional references to jobs@ussa.edu; United States Sports Academy; Attention: Director of Administration; One Academy Drive; Daphne, AL 36526; Fax: 251-621-2527 EOE. For additional information, contact the Dean of Student Services at 251-626-3303, ext. 7147 or visit http://ussa.edu/about/employment/.