Assistant Professor - Event/Sport Management - Human and Health Education -Tenure Track
Job in
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49008, USA
Listed on 2026-05-03
Listing for:
Western Michigan University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Human Performance & Hlth Educ
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F319P
Job Type
Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
I30
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
1
General Summary
The Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) department within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor.
Major Duties
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, Sport and Tourism including:
- HPHE 1700 - Intro to Recreation/Sports management
- HPHE 3110 - Event marketing
- HPHE 3001 - Intro to Esport
- HPHE 6690 - Event & Facility Planning and Management
- HPHE 4610 - Esports Event Production & Broadcasting
- Conduct research in the area of Technology Use in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Serve on departmental committees.
- Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Recreation Sport and Tourism, or Event Management.
- Doctoral dissertation in area of digital leisure experience.
- Two peer reviewed research publications in Technology Use in Recreation Sport and Tourism.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified candidates must apply online and submit curriculum vita, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references.
EXPECTED START DATE:
August 15, 2026
Additional Position Information
- Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
- The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU as one of the doctoral universities with high research activity.
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