The Citadel
Job no: 496938
Work type: Full Time Permanent - Faculty
Location: Charleston
Categories: Science and Mathematics
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Sport Management at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start in January 2027, depending on candidate availability and departmental needs.
Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sport Management
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Sport Management at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start in January 2027, depending on candidate availability and departmental needs.
Founded in 1842 and located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel is a coeducational, state-assisted college dedicated to excellence in educating principled leaders. Total enrollment is approximately 3,900 students, including approximately 2,400 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and students enrolled in graduate, evening undergraduate, College Transfer Program, and online offerings. In the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, The Citadel is ranked No. 1 among Regional Universities in the South for the second consecutive year, No. 1 among Public Regional Universities in the South for the 15th consecutive year, and No. 1 among Best Colleges for Veterans in the South for the eighth consecutive year.
One of seven departments in the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics, Health and Human Performance offers a B.S. in Sport Management for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and an online M.A. in Sport Management. The department also offers B.S. degrees in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning and an M.S. in Health and Human Performance. The department emphasizes excellent teaching, student mentorship, and applied learning, while supporting faculty scholarship and professional development. The Citadel provides internal funding for faculty research, professional development, and travel, and offers competitive benefits. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience. A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average undergraduate class size of approximately 20 support close engagement with students.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching
- Teach undergraduate and online graduate courses across the Sport Management curriculum, with assignments based on program needs and the candidate's expertise.