Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Assistant Professor, Sport Management Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Department of Health and Kinesiology

Kingsville, Texas

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Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history.

The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location:

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west  more information, .

Faculty members at Texas A&M University–Kingsville teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. They contribute to the university’s research mission and also engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university’s broader mission of education and community engagement.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned by the department, including lower-level and introductory courses (including but not limited to: sport marketing, sport economics, sport finance, sport law, sport public relations, and seminars/current topics in sport management).
• Deliver instruction in various formats, including on-campus and online environments when needed.
• Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
• Develop course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental expectations.

• Engage in scholarly or creative activities appropriate to the discipline, contributing to the university’s research mission.
• Maintain an active research agenda that may include publications, presentations, or applied scholarships.
• Incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates, enhancing academic quality.

• Participate in departmental activities, including meetings, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives.
• Serve the university by contributing to program accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement aligned with TAMUK’s mission of service to South Texas.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students as part of departmental and institutional service expectations.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Sport Management, or closely related field from an accredited university.

• 3–5 years of full-time college or university teaching experience
• Ex…