Assistant Professor - Event​/Sport Management - Human and Health Education -Tenure Track

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

Posting Summary

College

College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department Human Performance & Hlth Educ

Posting Number

Posting Number F319P

Job Type

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade I30

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo
- Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

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.

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.