"Assistant Professor - Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Science - Sport Management"

Assistant Professor - Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Science - Sport Management

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500349

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: College of Education, Health and Human Studies

Position Summary

Assistant Professor - Sports Management

Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences

College of Education, Health, and Human Studies

Full time - Tenure Track

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in most of the following areas: sport marketing, sport finance, research methods, sporting event management, sport-related venue design and operation, sport law, management and leadership in sport organizations, and topics, trends, and issues in sport, sport management principles and practices for international, collegiate, and professional sport.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Provide leadership and management for the Sport Management program including accreditation through Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate or ABD (completion by August 1, 2026) in sport management or a closely related field; Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited /government certified university
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level
• Demonstrated record of scholarship
• Demonstrated effective professional experience in the sport management field
• Experience with COSMA accreditation is a plus
• Active engagement or membership in sport management professional associations
• Strong interpersonal, written, oral communication, and educational technology skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the Teacher-Scholar Model
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others in the university community
• Qualified to teach in most of the following areas: sport marketing, sport finance, research methods, sporting event management, sport-related venue design and operation, sport law, management and leadership in sport organizations, topics, trends, and issues in sport, and sport management principles and practices for international, collegiate, and professional sport

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications for instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: This position is available August 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2026. Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Alicia Scott (Search Committee Chair) (ascott@semo.edu) or Jason Wagganer (Department Chairperson) (jwagganer@semo.edu).

To Apply: Submit the following items by clicking on APPLY at the top of the page.

• Letter of interest addressing required position qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
• Names and contact information of four professional references, one of which should be a student with whom applicant has taught or mentored
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)

Additional Information

Departmental Information: The Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, Sport Sciences is housed within the College of Education, Health, and Human Studies and has 20 full-time faculty members serving approximately 450 students. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Applied Technology (Allied Health), Health Management: Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Physical Education (K-12), Respiratory Therapy, and Sport Management and graduate master's degrees in Applied Nutrition, Athletic Training, and Nutrition and Exercise Science. The department offers nationally accredited programs in Athletic Training (CAATE), Nutrition/Applied Nutrition (ACEND), Physical Education (DESE), Respiratory Therapy (CoARC), and Sports Management (COSMA). Additional information on the department can be found at https://semo.edu/alliedhealth.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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