Assistant​/Associate Professor, Sport Management

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management to begin Fall 2027 (rank will be determined upon qualifications). The position is a 3x3 teaching load (2x3 for the first year). Primary teaching responsibilities will consist of undergraduate courses in Sport Management.

The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that will require teaching, scholarly activity and grantsmanship, service, and student mentorship/advisement. More information about the Department of Kinesiology can be found at: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/kinesiology/Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947.

The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. The university also proudly competes in NCAA Division I athletics, offering students a dynamic educational experience that combines academic excellence, research, and campus life.
*
* Required Qualifications:

**** Assistant Rank:
*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment
* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity
* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence
* Experience and/or training in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).
** Associate Rank:
*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field
* Five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of Assistant Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases
* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity
* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence
* Experience in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).
** Preferred Qualifications for*
* *** EITHER RANK*****:
*** Two (2) or more years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate sport management courses
* Effectively teach in a variety of sport management courses, in both the in-person and online modalities
* Evidence of high-quality teaching, student mentorship and engagement
* Active research agenda in sport management with demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
* Documented success in securing funding
* Experience advising and mentoring students
* Demonstrated commitment to service at both the institutional and professional levels.
* Relevant industry experience with a professional network of contacts.
** TO APPLY**: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.phpAll required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
** A completed application will include:
*** Letter of application addressing the listed qualifications
* Curriculum vitae
* Statement of scholarly activity/research statement (maximum length of 2 pages)
* Teaching statement (maximum length of 2 pages)
* A list of three professional references including names, title, phone numbers, and email addresses (which will be contacted if selected as a finalist)
* Optional: evidence of research proficiency (e.g., 1-2 selected re-prints) and/or evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., selected teaching evaluations, course syllabi) .Final date to receive applications:
** November 15th, 2026
** Position

Start Date:

** Fall 2027
** For further information contact Search Committee Chair and Program Director:
Dr. KC Mayer: ;…