Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Sport & Recreation Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, set to begin in Fall 2027. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master's level.

Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative faculty member for teaching undergraduate courses in Sport & Recreation Management and possibly graduate courses in Sport & Recreation Leadership (3/3 teaching load). Applicants should have the ability to teach the following courses:
Foundations of Leadership in SRM, SRM Seminar, Introduction to SRM, Management in Sport & Recreation, Sport Marketing & Sales, and Facilities & Event Management. The applicant must be able to show evidence of a clear research agenda, the ability to work independently on research, and a willingness to engage in collaborative scholarship with faculty and students across disciplines. The applicant should also be prepared to engage in service to the university, community, department, and profession.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in sport management or a closely related field. The degree must be conferred (on transcript) by 8/10/2027 (contract start date). Strong ABD candidates will be considered only under the condition the Ph.D. can be conferred by 8/10/2027. The applicant must demonstrate strong commitment to teaching as well as evidence of successful publications or a 3-5-year plan for an active scholarship agenda.

It is preferred that the applicant has previous experience working within professional sport and/or intercollegiate athletics.

All applicants must apply for this position using JMU's online job application system. Applicants will complete the application and provide the following:
• Cover letter articulating interest and qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Scholarship Philosophy and Research Agenda (Other Document #1)
• Documentation related to teaching effectiveness (Course Evaluations)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three references Questions about this position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ben Carr ase DO NOT send "paper" application packets or supplemental materials; all application materials must be submitted online.

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