Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Texas A&M University System; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Kingsville seeks an Assistant Professor in Sport Management to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across multiple modalities, including online and on-campus formats. Faculty are expected to contribute to scholarly research, curriculum development, and service within the department and university.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field, have experience teaching in online, hybrid, or HyFlex settings, and bring industry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sport Management or closely related field from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities (online, hybrid, HyFlex).
• Sport, fitness, hospitality, and/or recreation industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with COSMA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management across multiple sections and formats.
• Engage in scholarly activities and maintain an active research agenda.
• Provide service through departmental participation, student support, and curriculum initiatives.
• Support accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement aligned with TAMUK's mission.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teaching strategies

Active listening

Inductive and deductive reasoning

Course adaptation

Education

Ph.D. in Sport Management or closely related field

COSMA accreditation familiarity

Tools

COSMA accreditation

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Health and Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

About Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

Faculty members at Texas A&M University-Kingsville teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. They contribute to the university's research mission and also engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university's broader mission of education and community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned by the department, including lower-level and introductory courses (including but not limited to: sport marketing, sport economics, sport finance, sport law, sport public relations, and seminars/current topics in sport management).
• Deliver instruction in various formats, including on-campus and online environments when needed.
• Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
• Develop course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental expectations.

Research

• Engage in scholarly or creative activities appropriate to the discipline, contributing to the university's research mission.
• Maintain an active research agenda that may include publications, presentations, or applied scholarships.
• Incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates, enhancing academic quality.

Service

• Participate in departmental activities, including meetings, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives.
• Serve the university by contributing to program accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement aligned with TAMUK's mission of service to South Texas
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students as part of departmental and institutional service expectations.

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Sport Management, or closely related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-time college or university teaching experience
• Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities (e.g., online, hybrid, HyFlex, lab-based)
• Sport, fitness, hospitality, and/or recreation industry experience
• Familiarity with COSMA accreditation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements

• Other Requirements and Factors
• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employ