Tenure-Track Professor, Sport & Event Management

Clay Today; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department. The role involves teaching core courses and courses in sport and event management, plus supervising interns and undergraduate research.

The candidate will engage in scholarship, secure external funding, and contribute to the Experience Innovation Lab, promoting interdisciplinary teaching

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in sport management, event planning and management, recreation, parks, and tourism administration, or a closely related field.
• Candidates nearing completion (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate will be awarded before start.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate courses in sport and event management.
• Supervise interns and undergraduate research projects; advise students.
• Engage in scholarly activities (research, grants, publications, presentations) related to sport and event management.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or terminal degree in sport management or related field

ABD considered with expected doctorate completion prior to start

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department. The role involves teaching core courses and courses in sport and event management, plus supervising interns and undergraduate research.

The candidate will engage in scholarship, secure external funding, and contribute to the Experience Innovation Lab, promoting interdisciplinary teaching