Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Esports & Event Management

Western Michigan University Portal; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Event/Sport Management within the HPHE department on the WMU Kalamazoo campus. The appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2026, and candidates should submit CV, cover letter, and references.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in Recreation Sport and Tourism or Event Management, and should have research in digital leisure or technology use; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and serving on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Recreation Sport and Tourism, or Event Management.
• Doctoral dissertation in area of digital leisure experience.
• Two peer reviewed research publications in Technology Use in Recreation Sport and Tourism.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
• Conduct research in Technology Use in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve on departmental committees.

Education

Ph.D. in Recreation Sport and Tourism or Event Management

Job description

Western Michigan University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Event/Sport Management within the HPHE department on the WMU Kalamazoo campus. The appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2026, and candidates should submit CV, cover letter, and references.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in Recreation Sport and Tourism or Event Management, and should have research in digital leisure or technology use; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and serving on