Assistant Professor of Instruction: Sport Management - Physical Culture and Sport Studies

Assistant Professor of Instruction: Sport Management - Physical Culture and Sport Studies

College/School/Unit: College of Education
Department: Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
Posted: Apr 20, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. This position carries a teaching load of four courses per long semester, commensurate departmental service expectations, and an initial one-year contract.

The ideal candidate will have the appropriate academic and practical preparation to teach courses in Sport Management and/or Physical Culture and Sport, and to oversee student internships. Potential teaching areas include but are not limited to: sport sociology; sport, fitness and mass media; sport organizational behavior; sport facility and event management; sport marketing; the history of sport; as well as other courses in sport management and sports studies. The position requires delivery of both theoretical content and practical experiences in areas related to sport management, physical culture, and sport studies. Responsibilities may also include the supervision of Teaching Assistants and/or student aides.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education has robust undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to a an intellectually-diverse and engaging working and learning environment. We are seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to serving students from across Texas, the country, and the world. KHE has the largest undergraduate population of the five departments housed in the College of Education and offers undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology & Health Education and Athletic Training, with undergraduate specializations in Applied Movement Science, Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Physical Culture and Sports, and Sport Management.

Visit https://education.utexas.edu/departments/kinesiology-health-education for more information about the Department of Kinesiology & Health Education.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating an inviting, engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our admitted students are first-generation college students and come from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation's leading experts in their respective fields.

As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools, and communities.

Qualifications

A master's degree is required. Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply, but a doctoral degree in sport management, sport studies, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching undergraduate courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching across disciplines. Applicants should also have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted via Interfolio and should include the following documents:

• Letter of application with stated qualifications (3 pages maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Contact information including title for three references

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic credentials and background check.

For application submission questions, please contact Sean Hill, Administrative Manager, at sean.hill1@austin.utexas.edu.

For information about the position itself, please contact Charles Stocking, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at charles.stocking@austin.utexas.edu.

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