"Assistant Professor in Sport Management"

The School of Human Resource Management in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University invites highly qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor level position in Sport Management. This is a tenure-track appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence 1 July 2026.

The Sport Management program at York University accepted its first cohort of students in fall 2024 at the new Markham Campus of the University. The program is temporarily housed within the School of Human Resource Management until such time as a new School of Sport Management is launched. The Bachelor of Sport Management program is housed at York University’s Markham Campus and the successful candidate’s office will be located in Markham.

The Sport Management program seeks candidates who hold expertise in and are able to teach the foundational courses in the Bachelor of Sport Management program. Applicants should have the breadth and versatility to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in the program, including but not limited to: Sport Finance and Accounting; Sport Management Analytics, Sport Economics; Sport Entrepreneurship, Sport Event Management; Sport Sales and Consumer Behaviour; E-Sports Management.

The successful applicant will join the faculty members based at York’s new Markham Campus.

York University’s Markham Campus offers state-of-the-art facilities to provide innovative job-ready academic programming and research focusing on core themes of technology and entrepreneurship as applied in different contexts, disciplines and professional fields. Building on York University’s academic presence in the City of Markham, the new campus will help fulfil future labour market and civic leadership needs by providing transferable 21st century skills that are at the core of future economic competitiveness and community development in Markham, York Region and across Ontario. Collaboration with York University’s existing research strengths in the core areas of the new campus and dynamic engagement with the area’s businesses, industries, and communities will create an innovative, cross-disciplinary, and social justice-oriented research culture for solving complex problems that transcend traditional disciplines.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: PhD by the appointment’s start date in Sport Management or related field is required.
• Scholarship:
  • A coherent and well-articulated program of research and specialization in Sport Management and related areas.
  • A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and as appropriate, externally funded research and/or research creation.
  • A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating excellence in the field (e.g., the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) within significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing).
• Teaching:
  • A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g., the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference).
  • Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given the position may involve graduate teaching and supervision.
  • Pedagogical innovations in priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning are an asset.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Associate Professor Sarah Zipp at szipp@yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: November 30, 2025
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) a statement of research and teaching interest; 4) Teaching Evaluations and; 5) the contact information of three referees.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Associate Professor Sarah Zipp at szipp@yorku.ca.
• Submit materials at https://apply.laps.yorku.ca.