Assistant Professor of Sport Management

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Sport Management

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Health Sciences

Department
Dept of Kinesiology

Open Date
06/11/2026

Position Details

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU invites applications for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Sport Management with the possibility of summer employment based on student need and enrollment (summer is not guaranteed). Currently, the department offers a hybrid (face-to-face and online) 36-hour Master of Science degree program with both thesis and practicum options. The successful candidate will also assist in the implementation of a new undergraduate degree program in Sport Management (pending final approval).

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Teaching: teaching assignments may include undergraduate (taught at main campus in Huntsville, TX) and graduate (taught in the evenings at The Woodlands Center located in The Woodlands, TX) coursework (both face-to-face and online).
• Research: maintaining a research agenda in Sport Management and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
• Service: performing university and professional service and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

Educational Requirements for the Position

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Sport Management/Administration or related discipline is required (ABD candidates considered). ABD candidates must have doctoral degree conferred by start date.

Experience Required for the Position

Teaching experience in sport management/administration. A demonstrated record of research and scholarship in the field. Sport industry work experience. An established network in the sport industry. Active membership in professional organizations related to the field.

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates must submit the following required documents:

1. Cover letter detailing candidate’s interest in the position, teaching experience in sport management, research interests and proposed five-year research agenda, involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state or national level, and sport industry experience.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin September 2026. Position will start January 2027 or until filled.