Chair and Professor of Sport Management or Sport Analytics

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston, Texas invites applications for a Full Professor to begin July 1, 2027 and to serve as Department Chair. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of leadership and service at the department level, and outstanding teaching and research.

The appointee will lead the Department of Sport Management, conduct exceptional research and teaching undergraduate and possibly graduate courses, and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sport Management, Sport Analytics, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and service record at department/school/university level.
• Outstanding teaching and research achievements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Sport Management as Chair.
• Conduct exceptional research and teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.

Skills

Leadership experience

Department leadership

Teaching excellence

Research excellence

Education

PhD in Sport Management or related field

Job description

The Department of Sport Management at Rice University in Houston,Texas, invites applications for a Full Professor to begin July 1,2027. The candidate will be expected to serve as Department Chair.Candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership andservice at the department/school/university/discipline level,outstanding teaching and research excellence.

In addition to successfully leading the department, job dutiesinclude conducting exceptional research and teaching undergraduateand possibly graduate courses.

Each of the past eight years, Rice's Department of Sport Managementhas ranked #1 in “Best Colleges for Sports Management in America”by Niche . Since 1988, Rice has been ranked among the top20 national universities ( US News & World Report ).Academic Programs include Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management,Bachelor of Arts in Sport Analytics, and Master of Data Sciencewith a Sport Analytics specialization. For more information aboutthe Department of Sport Management, visit www.sport.rice.edu.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sport Management, Sport Analytics,or a related field. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 16, 2026, but applications will be accepteduntil the search is closed. All applications should be submittedelectronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/195245. In addition to the application, the following items are required:(1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a leadership/servicestatement highlighting experience and leadership philosophy, (4)research statement, (5) contact information for three referenceswho can attest to the candidate’s leadership experience andqualities. References will not be contacted without the candidate’spermission.

If you have questions about this position, please direct them tothe co-chairs of the search committee: Diane Crossey ([e-mail]) andClark Haptonstall ([e-mail]).

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research universitylocated in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District. Itoffers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools andhas a student body of approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 4,200graduate students while maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio of6-to-1.

Houston offers abundant opportunities to interact with our numeroussport organizations including seven professional teams (NBA, WNBA,MLB, NFL, NWSL, MLS, LOVB). Houston is also home to the PGA’sHouston Open, LPGA’s Chevron Championship, the InsperityInvitational, the U.S. Clay Court Championships, the Texas Bowl,Rodeo Houston, and the Houston Marathon. Since 2004, Houston hastwice hosted the Super Bowl as well as the NCAA Final Four threetimes, Copa América Centenario, the Gold Cup, the MLB All-StarGame, the NBA All-Star Game, the World Series, the 2024 CollegeFootball Playoff Championship Game, and seven matches of the 2026World Cup.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer withcommitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employmentqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnicorigin, genetic information, disability or protected veteranstatus.

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