Assistant Professor of Sport Management Job Huntsville area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Sport Management

Requisition

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Health Sciences

Department

Dept of Kinesiology

Open Date

06/11/2026

Quicklink

Contact Name

Deven Merchant

Title

Assistant to the Chair, Kinesiology
1900 Avenue I
Suite 107E
Huntsville, TX 77340

Contact Phone

Contact Email

dmerchant

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU invites applications for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Sport Management with the possibility of summer employment based on student need and enrollment (summer is not guaranteed). Currently, the department offers a hybrid (face-to-face and online) 36-hour Master of Science degree program with both thesis and practicum options. The successful candidate will also assist in the implementation of a new undergraduate degree program in Sport Management (pending final approval).

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
Teaching: teaching assignments may include undergraduate (taught at main campus in Huntsville, TX) and graduate (taught in the evenings at The Woodlands Center located in The Woodlands, TX) coursework (both face-to-face and online). Research: maintaining a research agenda in Sport Management and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development. Service: performing university and professional service and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

Educational

Requirements

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Sport Management/Administration or related discipline is required (ABD candidates considered). ABD candidates must have doctoral degree conferred by start date.

Experience Required

Teaching experience in sport management/administration. A demonstrated record of research and scholarship in the field. Sport industry work experience. An established network in the sport industry. Active membership in professional organizations related to the field.

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates must submit the following required documents:

Cover letter detailing candidate’s interest in the position, teaching experience in sport management, research interests and proposed five-year research agenda, involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state or national level, and sport industry experience; it is also recommended that a candidate address any experiences related to the preferred criteria listed in the position description.

Curriculum vitae

Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of Applications

Review of applications will begin September 2026. Position will start January 2027 or until filled.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an at-will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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