Assistant Professor of Sport Management - Sam Houston State University

State:
Huntsville, TX
Position:
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Deadline:
October 15, 2026

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).

Position will start Fall 2027. Review of applicants in October 2026

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Deven Merchant
Assistant to the Chair, Dept of Kinesiology
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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.