Tenure-Track Professor, Sport & Event Management

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 105,492 - 114,720; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department. Starting approx.

August 12, 2027, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses in sport and event management and contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship through the Experience Innovation

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in sport management, event planning and management, recreation, parks, and tourism administration, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to secure external funding.
• ABD candidates may be considered with evidence that the doctorate will be awarded prior to start of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate courses in the Experience Industry Management Department.
• Contribute to scholarly activities (research, grants, publications, presentations) related to sport and event management.
• Supervise interns and undergraduate research projects; provide student career advising.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees and participate in program development.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Ph.D. in sport management or related field

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department. Starting approx.

August 12, 2027, rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses in sport and event management and contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship through the Experience Innovation