Tenure-Track: Community Sport Development Scholar

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Sport Development to advance a national research program and student-centered teaching. The role emphasizes collaboration with community partners and innovative scholarly work that translates into practice for local and broader communities.

The successful candidate will mentor students, secure external funding, and contribute to curriculum development while advancing the department's mission and outreach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of scholarship suitable for appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a high-impact research program attracting external funding.
• Teach and mentor students across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty, community organizations, industry partners, and government agencies.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement.
• Engage in service to NC State and professional communities.

Skills

Research track record

Teaching & mentorship

Verbal/written communication

External funding experience

Partnership development

Multiformat instruction

Education

Earned doctoral degree in recreation, sport management, tourism, community development

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Community Sport Development to advance a national research program and student-centered teaching. The role emphasizes collaboration with community partners and innovative scholarly work that translates into practice for local and broader communities.

The successful candidate will mentor students, secure external funding, and contribute to curriculum development while advancing the department's mission and outreach.