Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Studies (09-11-2026)

LeTourneau University; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers for dependents

Job summary

LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas invites applications for the tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Studies in the Department of Human Performance & Sport Studies. This role emphasizes undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and faith integration in sport-related education.

The successful candidate will teach kinesiology and sport studies courses, contribute to program growth, advise students, and engage in experiential learning, industry partnerships, and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Sport Studies, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach across multiple sport-related disciplines.
• Professional or applied experience in the sport industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in sport-related areas such as sport management, sport communication, sport marketing, sport sociology, sport ethics, and related topics.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the program.
• Advise and mentor students in academic, professional, and spiritual development.
• Intentionally integrate faith in the classroom and in one-on-one discipleship in a meaningful way
• Engage in experiential learning initiatives (e.g., internships, industry partnerships, event-based learning such as Final Four or Super Bowl opportunities)
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional engagement appropriate to the discipline
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service

Skills

Team-building

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Sport Management / Sport Studies / Kinesiology

Job description

Position Description

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Studies, Department of Human Performance & Sport Studies. This is a tenure-track position with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of kinesiology & sport studies courses with an emphasis on sport studies at undergraduate level. This position is designed for a dynamic faculty member who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for careers in sport-related fields through experiential learning, industry engagement, and faith integration.

The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the Department of Human Performance & Sport Studies. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in sport-related areas such as sport management, sport communication, sport marketing, sport sociology, sport ethics, and various other sport studies topics
• Contribute to the development and growth of the Human Performance & Sport Studies program
• Advise and mentor students in academic, professional, and spiritual development
• Intentionally integrate faith in the classroom and in one-on-one discipleship in a meaningful way
• Engage in experiential learning initiatives (e.g., internships, industry partnerships, event-based learning such as Final Four or Super Bowl opportunities)
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional engagement appropriate to the discipline
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service

QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Sport Studies, Kinesiology, or a related field required
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Ability to teach across multiple sport-related disciplines depending on program needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional or applied experience in the sport industry preferred

SALARY

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers group health insurance plans, life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, among other benefits.

• group health insurance plans
• life insurance
• contribution to a retirement program
• undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
• among other benefits