Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management

Company: University of Arkansas

Job Location: Fayetteville

Category: Recreation and Leisure Studies

Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R0075370

Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department: Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Department's Website: https://hhpr.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management is a 9-month, full-time faculty position. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus in college athletics or related area of study. The primary duties and responsibilities include establishing a research agenda capable of securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at professional conferences; teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in Recreation and Sport Management; supervising theses, dissertations, and honors projects; mentoring/advising both undergraduate and graduate students; and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Recreation and Sport Management or related field conferred by the start of employment; An established or emerging research agenda focused on college athletics or related area; Evidence of refereed publications and presentations; Potential for securing external funding. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the collegiate level (undergraduate and graduate); Experience teaching in the area of college athletics; Experience working in the field of Recreation and Sport Management or related field; Evidence of effective student mentoring/advising; Experience with grant writing/management.

Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status. Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. RJ Elbin, Professor, rjelbin@uark.edu. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by October 3rd, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry.

Constant Physical Activity: Talking. Frequent Physical Activity: Talking. Occasional Physical Activity: Talking. Benefits Eligible: Yes.