Assistant Professor Sport Management

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Georgia Southern University is a tenure-track position focused on teaching, scholarship, and service within the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology. The role involves a standard load of 60% teaching, 30% scholarship, and 10% service, with responsibilities including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in various sport management topics. The position aims to contribute to the academic growth of students and the department while engaging in research and community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management and related areas.
• Engage in research and scholarship activities relevant to the discipline.
• Participate in departmental and university service initiatives.
• Mentor students and contribute to their academic success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the sport industry and alumni.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in sport management or a closely related field by August 1, 2025.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in sport management.
• Commitment to student success initiatives and best practices in instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to advance a research and scholarship agenda.
• Technological literacy and willingness to integrate technology into teaching.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of one year of full-time college/university teaching experience in Sport Management or a related field.
• Ability to develop sport industry relations and supervise sport management majors club.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Engagement in a vibrant university community
• Access to resources for research and scholarship