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
Other Requirements for the Position:
The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU includes faculty, students, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Currently, the department offers BS degrees in Human Performance and Wellness Management, Clinical Exercise Science, Clinical Exercise Science 3+2 to Masters in Athletic Training (MSAT), Physical Education Teacher Education (double major), Sport Management (pending final approval this summer) and Kinesiology; and MS degrees in Kinesiology-Sport and Human Performance and Sport Management; and minors in Sport Coaching and Kinesiology.
Special Instructions Summary:
Interested candidates must submit the following required documents:
- 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; it is also recommended that a candidate address any experiences related to the preferred criteria listed in the position description.
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin September 2026. Position will start January 2027 or until filled.
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled: Yes
