Asst​/Assoc Professor, Sport Management - Department of Recreation, Sport Tourism

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a nine-month (paid over 12 months), tenured-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Sport Management. We seek candidates with a strong, well-defined research agenda in sport management who have the ability to teach sport management courses and other courses in the RST core. This position builds on the Department's interdisciplinary strengths in community and organizational development;

health and well-being; sustainable change; and inclusivity and accessibility. The start date for this position will be August 16, 2027.

• Conducting research in aspectsof sport management (broadly defined).
• Building collaborative research partnerships with colleagues within the department, college, and various disciplines across campus.
• Advising and directing student research, including thesesand dissertations.
• Instructing undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Contributing to the department's curriculum.
• Seeking and securing external funding for research.
• Serving on department, college, and university committees.
• Engaging in professional and public service activities.

• PhD in sport management or an affiliated field at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, a strong publication record in top- tier peer-reviewed scholarly journals in sport management or affiliated fields.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, the ability to secure external research funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department's core subject areas, such as marketing, management, and research methods.
• Ability to mentor doctoral and master's students, as well as undergraduate students.
• Ability to contribute to the university and the recreation, sport and tourism field(s) through academic, industry, and/or public service/engagement.

Faculty and staff of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work to advance knowledge to foster healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship and sustainability, effective management and marketing of organizations, and social and economic development of communities (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information). The department offers residential B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, and online M.S. programs.

It also houses the Office of Park and Recreation Resources.

The RST Department is part of the College of Applied Health Sciences (see ) and affiliated with the Center for Health, Aging, and Disability (see ). The College houses the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (http://) (DRES), which includes the U.S. Paralympic Training Site for Wheelchair Track Racing. The College also houses the Chez Veterans Center (), which opened in 2015 to provide support services to empower student veterans, military-connected members, and their families.

Urbana-Champaign (located 135 miles south of Chicago) combines natural Midwestern beauty with the cultural resources typically found in larger metropolitan areas. Three downtown areas (Urbana, Champaign, and Campustown) provide vibrant public spaces with unique dining and entertainment options, and the local community offers a thriving arts and culture atmosphere as well as varsity and community sports. Urbana-Champaign was rated #1 by Midwest Living magazine for the greatest food for a city with less than 750,000 population.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy 80 parks within the two communities with easy access to several large forest preserves and the Kickapoo Rail Trails in Champaign County (see  for additional information).

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, with a 9-month service basis, paid over 12 months. The expected start date is August 16, 2027. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 to $95,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $85,000 to $110,000 at the Associate Professor level. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough…