"HES - Assistant Professor in Sport Management - Tenure Track - 527463"

Applications are now being accepted for an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in Sport Management

9-month Tenure-Track Position - Start Date 8/16/2026

The Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality and Sport Management seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sport Management beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The Department is one of five in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama. Our recently launched Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Sport Management programs are two of the fastest growing degree programs at the University.

The University of Alabama is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation with a focus on research, teaching, and service, all on one of America’s most beautiful college campuses. Located in vibrant Tuscaloosa, Alabama (metro population of approximately 160,000), the University is a leader among public universities nationwide in National Merit Scholars enrollment and the senior comprehensive doctoral level institution in Alabama.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to advance the Sport Management discipline.
• Actively pursue external grant funding to support research initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate Sport Management classes.
• Recruit, mentor, and advise undergraduate and graduate students in academic and career development.
• Contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service through committee participation and professional engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field.
• Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications and scholarly conference presentations.
• Evidence of successful teaching or instructional leadership at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrate potential for securing competitive external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in sport industry.
• Evidence of student mentoring/advising at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships.

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin October 5, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure:

Complete application on-line at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu

Applications must include the following: Cover Letter detailing academic credentials and professional experiences; Curriculum Vitae; Transcripts of graduate coursework; Statement of Research Philosophy outlining current and future research directions; Statement of Teaching Philosophy describing pedagogical approaches and experience; and List of Three References including their qualifications as the referent.

For further information contact: Dylan Williams at dpwilliams@ua.edu

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Education Opportunity Institution.