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current open positions
Current Open Positions (updated 9/9/26)
For a link to the sport management program home page, click the name of the institution. To see the complete job description or to apply for the job online, "click here to apply."
Niagara University, Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Sport Management to begin no later than August 2027. Preference will be given to applicants that have the ability and expertise to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level in two or more of these areas: financial management, sport law, and governance. Candidates must provide evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and through online instruction, and demonstrate a progressive research agenda. Sport industry work experience or evidence of collaboration with sport organizations is highly desirable as is the ability to create experiential opportunities and internships for students with sport organizations. Successful applicants will have the ability to shape the curriculum in new ways, taking advantage of the College's unique relationship with industry. The successful candidate will support a collegial work environment, engage in scholarly and practical research, advise undergraduate and graduate students, provide service to the University, College, Sport Industry, and community, and to serve as an example of the College's Code of Professionalism. Candidates must hold at least one undergraduate or graduate degree in sport management or business AND a doctoral degree in an applicable discipline from accredited institutions. Click here to apply.
University of Tennessee, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in socio-cultural aspects of sport. Successful candidate will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service. An earned doctorate in sport studies, sport management, or a related field is required at time of appointment. Candidates should have experience in, or potential for conducting high-impact research, publishing in top peer reviewed journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Applications due by October 19th. Click here to apply.
California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport and Event Management, full-time, academic year, tenure‐track starting approximately August 12, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the experience industry (i.e., tourism, events, hospitality, sport, recreation, and emerging experience-based sectors) and to sport and event management. The role provides cross-pollination opportunities across degree emphasis areas of tourism, hospitality, destination marketing, recreation, and experience design and emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship that expands applied research capacity in the Experience Innovation Lab and advances both theoretical frameworks and applied practices in sport event strategy, logistics, sustainability, and community impact. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of interns, undergraduate research projects, and student career advising. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (e.g., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) directly related to sport and event management and as an integral contributor to the Experience Innovation Lab, where the candidate will play a central role in leading projects, pursuing external funding, and advancing the lab's mission; provide service on committees for the department, college, and university and participate in instructional-related student professional development activities (e.g., student club advisor, professional conference liaison for students, supervision of special events like Open House, etc.). Expectations also include service to local, state, national, international, and related professional organizations. Click here to apply.
University of Florida, Lecturer, 9-month, non-tenure track, Sport Management (reference job #540427). A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should be passionate about student learning and have experience in developing new courses, teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats, as well as integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in core areas of the sport management curriculum, such as marketing, finance, sociology, and law, along with experience supervising internships and capstone projects. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in sport management related areas including sport business finance and revenue, introduction to sport management, sport operations and facility management, legal issues in sport, sport ethics, sport data analytics and advanced career preparation. Click here to apply.
Old Dominion University, Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track, to start in Fall 2026.
Requirements:
Southeast Missouri State University, Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure track. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Provide leadership and management for COSMA accreditation. Build collaborative partnerships with sport professionals and organizations to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students. Develop innovative programmatic initiatives including industry outreach activities and programs for student engagement. Actively engage in student advisement and mentoring. Supervise undergraduate internships. Assist with student recruitment and retention. Engage in service activities at the department, college and university levels Work collaboratively with faculty to strengthen the programs within the department. Doctorate or ABD required. Click here to apply.
Rutgers University, Assistant Teaching Professor/Director, Global Sport Business Master of Science, Program, start Fall 2026. Calendar year appointment, dual leadership and instructional role. Minimum requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Sport Management, Kinesiology, or a closely related field; relevant teaching and/or professional experience in sport management or related fields; demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in academic or industry settings; proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners; record of professional development, with a focus on subject-specific and/or teaching and learning effectiveness in Higher Education. Candidates with experience teaching sport management courses in sales, entrepreneurship, and economics are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to apply.
Southern Connecticut State University, Assistant Professor, Recreation, Tourism, and Sport Management, two tenure-track positions, start date August 2026. Southern invites applications from individuals who believe in the mission of public higher education and are committed to outstanding teaching and scholarship. Successful candidates will be disciplinary scholars devoted to a student-centric approach. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as well as advise undergraduate and graduate student interns. Scholarly activities, productive service, and student advisement are required. Engagement with the sport business/practitioner community is expected. Required qualifications: Earned doctorate in Sport Management or related field; ABD candidates considered; teaching experience that aligns with the department’s Sport Management curriculum; evidence of the ability to teach effectively at the University level and to engage in meaningful scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and grant-funded activities; evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Click here to apply.
University of Tampa, full-time, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, starting August 2026. Teaching responsibilities include emphasis on undergraduate courses in the area of Professional Selling in Sport and one or more of the following areas: International Sport, Senior Seminar in Sport. Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring student experiential learning opportunities, scholarly activity and service within the environment of an undergraduate liberal arts institution. The teaching load is twelve contact hours in a 14-week semester. This position will bring the total number of full-time faculty to nine, including a full-time internship coordinator, serving approximately four hundred majors. The program is accredited by COSMA and is located in downtown Tampa in close proximity to numerous opportunities for student volunteer and internship experiences. Click here to apply.
University of Nebraska, Kearney, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, starting January or August 2026. Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or other doctoral degree) required in Sport Management or a closely related field. Demonstrated potential for excellence as a teacher-scholar, with promise in both teaching and scholarship. Candidates who are ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will:
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, tenure track, 9-month position, starting Fall 2026. The ideal candidate must be able to teach Sport Media, Sport Marketing, and Sport Finance, as well as additional courses within the Sport Management major based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarship activities, advise and mentor undergraduate students, supervise student fieldwork experiences, assume an active role in appropriate professional organizations, and provide service to the department, school, university and profession. This position requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's Auraria campus for in-person teaching and other activities. Doctorate in Sport Administration/Sport Management or related discipline. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply however, the degree must be conferred prior to the start date in August 2026. Click here to apply.
Capital University, Assistant Professor of Sport Business, full-time, tenure-track, nine-month contract, renewable annually to commence in either January or August 2026. The successful candidate will teach a range of Sport Business courses and, when needed, general business courses. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Sport Business, Sports Marketing, Facility and Stadium Operations, Critical Issues in Sports, and Internship or Capstone supervision. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses within the sports business major. The position includes responsibilities as an academic advisor for undergraduate business majors, supporting student research, as well as contributing to scholarly activity, professional development, and service for the University. Earned doctorate in Sport Business or a closely related business discipline, preferably from an institution with business accreditation. Candidates with a relevant doctorate in non-business field combined with a master’s degree in Sport Business (or related field) will be considered. (ABDs within one year of completion will be considered). Click here to apply.
Shawnee State University, tenure-track faculty position, Sport Management and Business Management, beginning January or August 2026. Preferred qualifications: 1) Ph.D./Doctorate or in Sport Management, Management or closely-related area 2) Sport Industry experience in management 3) Experience in undergraduate curriculum development 4) Experience in online course development and delivery. The successful candidate will: 1) Teach/develop courses in Sport Management/Business Management area at undergraduate level 2) Advise undergraduate students 3) Serve on school, college or University committees 4) Engage in professional development/scholarly activities, including innovative curriculum development, design and delivery and accreditation 5) Represent the University in community service activities/events, and engage with students in out-of-classroom co-curricular activities. Click here to apply.
For a link to the sport management program home page, click the name of the institution. To see the complete job description or to apply for the job online, "click here to apply."
Niagara University, Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Sport Management to begin no later than August 2027. Preference will be given to applicants that have the ability and expertise to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level in two or more of these areas: financial management, sport law, and governance. Candidates must provide evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and through online instruction, and demonstrate a progressive research agenda. Sport industry work experience or evidence of collaboration with sport organizations is highly desirable as is the ability to create experiential opportunities and internships for students with sport organizations. Successful applicants will have the ability to shape the curriculum in new ways, taking advantage of the College's unique relationship with industry. The successful candidate will support a collegial work environment, engage in scholarly and practical research, advise undergraduate and graduate students, provide service to the University, College, Sport Industry, and community, and to serve as an example of the College's Code of Professionalism. Candidates must hold at least one undergraduate or graduate degree in sport management or business AND a doctoral degree in an applicable discipline from accredited institutions. Click here to apply.
University of Tennessee, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in socio-cultural aspects of sport. Successful candidate will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service. An earned doctorate in sport studies, sport management, or a related field is required at time of appointment. Candidates should have experience in, or potential for conducting high-impact research, publishing in top peer reviewed journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. Applications due by October 19th. Click here to apply.
California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport and Event Management, full-time, academic year, tenure‐track starting approximately August 12, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the experience industry (i.e., tourism, events, hospitality, sport, recreation, and emerging experience-based sectors) and to sport and event management. The role provides cross-pollination opportunities across degree emphasis areas of tourism, hospitality, destination marketing, recreation, and experience design and emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship that expands applied research capacity in the Experience Innovation Lab and advances both theoretical frameworks and applied practices in sport event strategy, logistics, sustainability, and community impact. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of interns, undergraduate research projects, and student career advising. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (e.g., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) directly related to sport and event management and as an integral contributor to the Experience Innovation Lab, where the candidate will play a central role in leading projects, pursuing external funding, and advancing the lab's mission; provide service on committees for the department, college, and university and participate in instructional-related student professional development activities (e.g., student club advisor, professional conference liaison for students, supervision of special events like Open House, etc.). Expectations also include service to local, state, national, international, and related professional organizations. Click here to apply.
University of Florida, Lecturer, 9-month, non-tenure track, Sport Management (reference job #540427). A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should be passionate about student learning and have experience in developing new courses, teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats, as well as integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in core areas of the sport management curriculum, such as marketing, finance, sociology, and law, along with experience supervising internships and capstone projects. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in sport management related areas including sport business finance and revenue, introduction to sport management, sport operations and facility management, legal issues in sport, sport ethics, sport data analytics and advanced career preparation. Click here to apply.
Old Dominion University, Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track, to start in Fall 2026.
Requirements:
- A doctoral degree in Sport Management or a closely related field (ABD doctoral students with a completion date prior to July 15th, 2026 will be considered for Assistant Professor applicants).
- A strong commitment to scholarship and research demonstrated by a record of empirical research publications and/or potential to develop and maintain a nationally visible research agenda including grant submissions.
- Ability to teach a variety of sport management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate student research (M.S. and Ph.D.), serve on committees, and participate in program governance, decision-making, and professional leadership.
- Strong verbal, written, and technology skills.
Southeast Missouri State University, Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure track. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Provide leadership and management for COSMA accreditation. Build collaborative partnerships with sport professionals and organizations to enhance experiential learning opportunities for students. Develop innovative programmatic initiatives including industry outreach activities and programs for student engagement. Actively engage in student advisement and mentoring. Supervise undergraduate internships. Assist with student recruitment and retention. Engage in service activities at the department, college and university levels Work collaboratively with faculty to strengthen the programs within the department. Doctorate or ABD required. Click here to apply.
Rutgers University, Assistant Teaching Professor/Director, Global Sport Business Master of Science, Program, start Fall 2026. Calendar year appointment, dual leadership and instructional role. Minimum requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Sport Management, Kinesiology, or a closely related field; relevant teaching and/or professional experience in sport management or related fields; demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in academic or industry settings; proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners; record of professional development, with a focus on subject-specific and/or teaching and learning effectiveness in Higher Education. Candidates with experience teaching sport management courses in sales, entrepreneurship, and economics are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to apply.
Southern Connecticut State University, Assistant Professor, Recreation, Tourism, and Sport Management, two tenure-track positions, start date August 2026. Southern invites applications from individuals who believe in the mission of public higher education and are committed to outstanding teaching and scholarship. Successful candidates will be disciplinary scholars devoted to a student-centric approach. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as well as advise undergraduate and graduate student interns. Scholarly activities, productive service, and student advisement are required. Engagement with the sport business/practitioner community is expected. Required qualifications: Earned doctorate in Sport Management or related field; ABD candidates considered; teaching experience that aligns with the department’s Sport Management curriculum; evidence of the ability to teach effectively at the University level and to engage in meaningful scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and grant-funded activities; evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. Click here to apply.
University of Tampa, full-time, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, starting August 2026. Teaching responsibilities include emphasis on undergraduate courses in the area of Professional Selling in Sport and one or more of the following areas: International Sport, Senior Seminar in Sport. Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring student experiential learning opportunities, scholarly activity and service within the environment of an undergraduate liberal arts institution. The teaching load is twelve contact hours in a 14-week semester. This position will bring the total number of full-time faculty to nine, including a full-time internship coordinator, serving approximately four hundred majors. The program is accredited by COSMA and is located in downtown Tampa in close proximity to numerous opportunities for student volunteer and internship experiences. Click here to apply.
University of Nebraska, Kearney, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, starting January or August 2026. Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or other doctoral degree) required in Sport Management or a closely related field. Demonstrated potential for excellence as a teacher-scholar, with promise in both teaching and scholarship. Candidates who are ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management. Potential assignments include: Introduction to Sport Management; Research Methods; Management and Leadership in Coaching and Athletics; Sport Sociology; Sport Marketing; Programming for Sport, Recreation, & Events.
- Maintain an active research agenda as a teacher-scholar, producing peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or grant activity.
- Advise, mentor, and recruit undergraduate and graduate students.
- Support program development and curriculum innovation.
- Engage in service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with businesses and organizations in the sport management industry.
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, tenure track, 9-month position, starting Fall 2026. The ideal candidate must be able to teach Sport Media, Sport Marketing, and Sport Finance, as well as additional courses within the Sport Management major based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarship activities, advise and mentor undergraduate students, supervise student fieldwork experiences, assume an active role in appropriate professional organizations, and provide service to the department, school, university and profession. This position requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's Auraria campus for in-person teaching and other activities. Doctorate in Sport Administration/Sport Management or related discipline. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply however, the degree must be conferred prior to the start date in August 2026. Click here to apply.
Capital University, Assistant Professor of Sport Business, full-time, tenure-track, nine-month contract, renewable annually to commence in either January or August 2026. The successful candidate will teach a range of Sport Business courses and, when needed, general business courses. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Sport Business, Sports Marketing, Facility and Stadium Operations, Critical Issues in Sports, and Internship or Capstone supervision. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses within the sports business major. The position includes responsibilities as an academic advisor for undergraduate business majors, supporting student research, as well as contributing to scholarly activity, professional development, and service for the University. Earned doctorate in Sport Business or a closely related business discipline, preferably from an institution with business accreditation. Candidates with a relevant doctorate in non-business field combined with a master’s degree in Sport Business (or related field) will be considered. (ABDs within one year of completion will be considered). Click here to apply.
Shawnee State University, tenure-track faculty position, Sport Management and Business Management, beginning January or August 2026. Preferred qualifications: 1) Ph.D./Doctorate or in Sport Management, Management or closely-related area 2) Sport Industry experience in management 3) Experience in undergraduate curriculum development 4) Experience in online course development and delivery. The successful candidate will: 1) Teach/develop courses in Sport Management/Business Management area at undergraduate level 2) Advise undergraduate students 3) Serve on school, college or University committees 4) Engage in professional development/scholarly activities, including innovative curriculum development, design and delivery and accreditation 5) Represent the University in community service activities/events, and engage with students in out-of-classroom co-curricular activities. Click here to apply.
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