Assistant Professor - Event/Sport Management - Human Performance and Health Education -Tenure Track
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professor
- Event/Sport Management
- Human Performance and Health Education
-Tenure Track
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
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
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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