"Assistant Professor of Sport Administration"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number: F00477P

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Sport Administration

GSU Information

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Department:

Kinesiology & Health

College:

College of Education & Human Development

Campus:

Atlanta

Position Type:

Full Time Faculty

About the Department

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Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology and Health in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. Candidates specializing in an active sport management research agenda, a record of outstanding university-level teaching, and an interest and expertise in advising graduate-level research are strongly encouraged to apply.

The faculty member will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in sport administration and related areas at the BIS, MS and PhD levels (2-2 teaching load, teaching summer courses may be available on an annual basis).
• Mentor, advise and direct graduate students’ theses and dissertations.
• Provide service and engagement to the department, college, university, industry and profession.

Required Education

Earned Ph.D. in Sport Management, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Excellent teaching experience in Sport Management or related areas.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty within and outside the department.

Salary

$68,000 - $77,000

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Beth Cianfrone, bciafrone@gsu.edu or 404-413-8362

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/01/2026

Open Date:

02/13/2026

Review of Applications Begins:

03/02/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6608