Professor of Community Sport Development & Impact

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Sport Development within the College of Natural Resources. The role focuses on research that strengthens communities through sport, health, youth development, and economic impact, with teaching and partner engagement across North Carolina and beyond.

You will build a national research program, mentor students, and translate scholarship into practice via community partnerships, aligning with NC

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in recreation, sport management, tourism, community development, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarship appropriate for Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Effective teaching and student mentorship at undergraduate/graduate levels.
• Ability to publish and disseminate scholarly work.

Responsibilities

• Develop or expand a high-impact research program attracting external funding.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students with supervision of research.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with community, industry, and government partners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement.
• Participate in university and professional service activities.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching ability

Communication skills

External funding

Education

Doctoral degree in recreation, sport management, tourism, community development, or related field

Job description

North Carolina State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Sport Development within the College of Natural Resources. The role focuses on research that strengthens communities through sport, health, youth development, and economic impact, with teaching and partner engagement across North Carolina and beyond.

You will build a national research program, mentor students, and translate scholarship into practice via community partnerships, aligning with NC