Assistant Professor Sport Management

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The Sport Management Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sport Management, beginning January 2026 or August 2026, depending on candidate availability. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who will contribute to our tradition of academic excellence, mentor future leaders in the sport industry, and engage in meaningful scholarship, service, and community partnership.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management. Potential assignments include:
  Introduction to Sport Management;
  Research Methods;
  Management and Leadership in Coaching and Athletics;
  Sport Sociology;
  Sport Marketing;
  Programming for Sport, Recreation, & Events.
• Maintain an active research agenda as a teacher-scholar, producing peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or grant activity.
• Advise, mentor, and recruit undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support program development and curriculum innovation.
• Engage in service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with businesses and organizations in the sport management industry.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or other doctoral degree) in Sport Management or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence as a teacher-scholar, with promise in both teaching and scholarship.

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, provided there is clear evidence that the doctorate will be completed within a reasonable time frame.

• Three (3) or more years of college-level teaching experience, including both face-to-face and online formats.
• A record of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, grant involvement).
• Evidence of innovative teaching practices and/or industry engagement.

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research agenda
• Contact information for three professional references

To be considered for the position, application materials can be submitted at UNK Employment Opportunities before November 3, 2025. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Rachel Silverman n a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.

Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.

Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education