Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Position Rank and Title

Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Kinesiology

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $ 88,000 - $ 97,000

August 17, 2026

December 1, 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

The Department of Kinesiology at San Jose State University is pleased to announce a search for Assistant Professor in Sport Management beginning in August 2026. We are interested in seeking candidates who possess expertise in one or more sport management sub‑specialities including analytics, economics, ethics, facilities and events, finance, globalization, governance, law, marketing, measurement and evaluation, socio‑cultural perspectives, or sustainability. Candidates who possess specializations in artificial intelligence, health technology, and/or health equity are highly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Kinesiology is committed to preparing our students to be agents of change, who understand cutting edge technologies, and the importance of equity and diversity. The Department houses a dynamic group of faculty and students, and values all facets of kinesiology. We educate our students about the breadth of the kinesiology field by offering coursework in motor learning, motor development, sport psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport history, sport philosophy, sport sociology, teacher education, adapted physical activity, measurement and evaluation, among others.

The department values physical activity. We offer a robust activity program offering over 40 different activity classes. The Department invites candidates to apply who are interested in being part of a dynamic and collegial faculty, engaging in research, scholarship, and creative activities. They engage in pedagogical practices that lead to student success. Department of Kinesiology (sjsu.edu)

The Department of Kinesiology and San Jose State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first‑generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher‑scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill‑building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

• Earned Ph.D. in Sport Management, Kinesiology, or related discipline from an accredited institution. Doctorate must be conferred or awarded prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Sport Management, as well as core major classes and/or general education classes as needed.
• Record of publications or strong potential for publications and external funding.
• Expertise in health technology and/or artificial intelligence as it relates to sport management and health equity.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Priority will be given to…