Assistant Professor - Sport Management

Inside Higher Ed; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected university in Texas is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Sport Management. Responsibilities include teaching six to eight courses annually, conducting research, and participating in service activities. The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field, demonstrate effective teaching ability, and show potential for scholarly productivity. This tenure-track position offers an opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and mentor students in an academically vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the university level, including graduate-level instruction.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity in research.

Responsibilities

• Teach six to eight courses per academic year across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and sustain a productive program of research/creative activity leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and governance.

Skills

Effective teaching

Research productivity

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor – Sport Management

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Health & Human Performance

Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty – Tenure‑track (Assistant Professor)

Job Description

The Department of Health and Human Performance invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor rank in Sport Management. The successful candidate will teach, conduct research, and serve the department, college, university, and profession. In addition to teaching the undergraduate Sport and Recreation Management degree and the graduate Sport Management and Athletic Administration concentration, the candidate is expected to contribute to curriculum development, service, and research excellence.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Research statement (2–3 pages)
• Teaching statement (2–3 pages) with evidence of teaching effectiveness at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered)
• Transcripts (Unofficial accepted with application; official transcripts required upon verbal offer)

All materials must be submitted electronically through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website. Applications with incomplete or improperly submitted documents may be excluded from consideration. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach six to eight courses per academic year across undergraduate and graduate levels
• Contribute to the department’s core curriculum and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of expertise
• Supervise and mentor master’s students, including guidance on theses and other graduate research projects
• Demonstrate commitment to effective and innovative pedagogy
• Advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Research

• Develop and sustain a productive program of research/creative activity leading to peer‑reviewed publications and presentations
• Seek internal and external funding to support research as appropriate to the discipline
• Direct and serve on master’s thesis committees
• Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research
• Collaborate with faculty across departments and disciplines to advance the field of sport management

Service

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and governance
• Contribute to the professional community through reviewing, conference participation, and organizational service
• Engage in outreach or community engagement consistent with the mission of the university
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with businesses and organizations in the sport management industry
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for the sport management programs

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. (or terminal degree) in Sport Management or a closely related field
• Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the university level, including graduate-level instruction
• Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity in research

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach sport management classes at the college/university level
• Effective teaching record in both in‑person and online courses
• Record of peer‑reviewed publications or other scholarly outputs
• Experience with grant writing or external funding
• Experience in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research

Supervision of Others

• May be responsible for supervising Graduate Assistants and Student Lab Assistants

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.