"Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management"

Posting Details

Req Id: 40365
Job Title: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management
City: Indianapolis
Posting Start Date: 1/26/26

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Health & Kinesiology at Purdue University invites applications for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) in Sport Management beginning August 17, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach in the Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program, primarily in Indianapolis, and will collaborate with program and department leadership to further develop and implement the MSSM Program in Indianapolis. The position also includes contributions to program accreditation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered team at a leading public institution.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Sport Management or a related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Business Administration, Health and Human Performance) by the time of employment.
• Evidence of teaching experience; graduate teaching experience preferred.
• 5–10+ years of leadership or administrative experience in sport organizations such as:
  • Intercollegiate athletics (athletic director, compliance, student-athlete development, external relations)
  • Professional sport teams (event operations, analytics, marketing, ticketing, community relations)
  • Governing bodies (NCAA, conference office, national sport organizations)
  • Sport marketing, sponsorship sales, ticketing, and revenue strategy
  • Fan engagement/digital engagement, corporate partnerships, NIL operations, athlete branding
  • Sport policy, business intelligence, sport analytics
  • Communications, media, or branding in sport
• Demonstrated ability to translate professional practice into effective teaching and mentorship.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Curriculum vita
2. Letter of interest describing teaching experience in higher education and/or experience in a clinical education setting
3. Statement on Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement on Approach to Clinical/Applied Practice
5. Three letters of reference (sent separately by the recommender)

Letters of reference should be sent electronically to:
Mrs. Christy Daugherty – daugher2@purdue.edu

Application review begins March 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Patrick Tutka – ptutka@purdue.edu

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Education & Experience

• Education: PhD in Sport Management or related field
• Experience: 5–10+ years
• Benefits Eligibility: Yes
• FLSA Status: Exempt