Tenure-Track Sport & Experience Management Scholar

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,948 - 114,720; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department, starting August 2027. The appointment is full-time, academic-year, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service across tourism, hospitality, sport, and events, while advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in sport management, event planning and management, recreation, parks, and tourism administration, or a closely related field.
• Strong teaching ability and collaboration.
• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Potential or proven ability to secure external funding and publish research.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate courses in sport and event management.
• Develop online and hybrid courses.
• Supervise interns and undergraduate research projects; advise students.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, grant writing, publications, and presentations.
• Service on departmental, college, and university committees; participate in professional development.
• Provide service to local, state, national, international, and related professional organizations.

Education

Ph.D. in sport management or closely related field

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Event Management in the Experience Industry Management Department, starting August 2027. The appointment is full-time, academic-year, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service across tourism, hospitality, sport, and events, while advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in