AST/ASO PROF

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management. This 9‑month, on‑campus appointment begins August 16, 2027, with responsibilities in research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and service.

Requirements include an earned doctorate in sport management or related field by the start date; the candidate should establish a rigorous research program, publish in top journals, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline by start date.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an innovative, rigorous research program and publish in top sport management journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Provide department, college, and professional service.

Job description

Job no: 541430
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Social/Behavioral Science
Department: 26040100 - HH-SPM ADMIN-INSTRUCTION

Classification Title:

AST/ASO PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements: An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required by the start date.

Job Description:

The Department of Sport Management at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for one, full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, on-campus appointment scheduled to begin August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service.

An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should have the ability or experience in conducting high-impact research, publishing in top sport management journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. We are seeking applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise related to sport law, risk management or other related research area (e.g., policy, organizational behavior). Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals and pursue external funding to support their scholarship.

The Department of Sport Management

The Department of Sport Management (SPM) is committed to excellence and impact through (a) innovative, socially impactful research; (b) the preparation and training of future industry and academic professionals; (c) engaging with the community, and (d) being stewards of the future. The department includes 9 instructional and 8 tenured or tenure-track faculty who are supported by award winning advisory and administrative staff. Across residential and online programs, SPM reaches more than 900 students (over 600 undergraduate majors, 350 master’s students, and 14 PhD students). The Sport Management online program was one of the first in the country and is a thriving part of the department. Our website ( https://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/spm/ ) expands upon our research and teaching activities.

The University of Florida

The University of Florida is one of the top ranked Public Universities in the United States 1 and is Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. With an enrollment of over 61,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes. There is a vibrant culture of research, with over $1 billion in research expenditures last fiscal year. The UF campus is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 145,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 85 miles from the Georgia border, 50 miles from the gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It has abundant wildlife, mature forests, prairies, lakes, and opportunities for many outdoor activities.

Alachua County Public Schools is an excellent school system, with many public schools ranked highly in the state and nation.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required by the start date.

Preferred:

We are seeking candidates who will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service.

An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should have the ability or experience in conducting high-impact research, publishing in top sport management journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. We are seeking applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise related to sport law, risk management or other related research area (e.g., policy, organizational behavior). Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals and pursue external funding to support their scholarship.

The University of Florida is an equal employment institution.

Selected candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (NACES) which can be found at http://www.ncas.org.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

• Education/Training/Instructional Design 1

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.