Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management# Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi## Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport ManagementApply: Corpus Christi, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-098080**Job Title**Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management**Agency**Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi**Department**COEHD-Kinesiology**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Corpus Christi, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description**The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management to begin Fall 2027 (rank will be determined upon qualifications). The position is a 3x3 teaching load (2x3 for the first year). Primary teaching responsibilities will consist of undergraduate courses in Sport Management. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that will require teaching, scholarly activity and grantsmanship, service, and student mentorship/advisement. More information about the Department of Kinesiology can be found at: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/kinesiology/Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. The university also proudly competes in NCAA Division I athletics, offering students a dynamic educational experience that combines academic excellence, research, and campus life.**Required Qualifications:****Assistant Rank:*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence* Experience and/or training in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).**Associate Rank:*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field* Five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of Assistant Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence* Experience in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).**Preferred Qualifications for** ***EITHER RANK*****:*** Two (2) or more years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate sport management courses* Effectively teach in a variety of sport management courses, in both the in-person and online modalities* Evidence of high-quality teaching, student mentorship and engagement* Active research agenda in sport management with demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals* Documented success in securing funding* Experience advising and mentoring students* Demonstrated commitment to service at both the institutional and professional levels.* Relevant industry experience with a professional network of contacts.**TO APPLY**: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.phpAll required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.**A completed application will include:*** Letter of application addressing the listed qualifications* Curriculum vitae* Statement of scholarly activity/research statement (maximum length of 2 pages)* Teaching statement (maximum length of 2 pages)* A list of three professional references including names, title, phone numbers, and email addresses (which will be contacted if selected as a finalist)* Optional: evidence of research proficiency (e.g., 1-2 selected re-prints) and/or evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., selected teaching evaluations, course syllabi) .Application Deadline: **November 15th, 2026**Position Start Date: **Fall 2027**For further information contact Search Committee Chair and Program Director: Dr. KC Mayer: (361) 825-6076; kurt.mayer@tamucc.edu.***NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.***All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.