Sport Management Assistant Professor; Tenure Track

Position: 2027 Sport Management Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Position Details Classification Information Position Classification Title

Assistant Professor

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

80090

JCAT

202000

Position Overview

Faculty in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies at Winston-Salem State University invite applications for anine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Sport Management. This position will begin in August 2027. We seek exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence as well as mentoring and advising students inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate must produce scholarly research that results in publications inpeer-reviewed journals.

Additionally, the faculty member will facilitate presentations at well-respected professional conferences and engage in the procurement of extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with interests in working collaboratively to enhance the strengths of curricular and co-curricular programs across the arts,humanities, social sciences, business, and education.

Position Information Working Position Title

2027 Sport Management Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Building and Room No.

Anderson Center 143A

Appointment Type

Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

No

Appointment Length.

9 Months

Position Number

000134

Requirements and Preferences Position required to work during periods of adverse weather orother emergencies

No

Normal Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, Normal Class Times

Department Required Skills

We seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching Sport Management to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position,Applicant Must:

• Have a doctoral degree in Sport Management or a related discipline from a regionally accredited four-year institution ofhigher education.
• Provide evidence of mentoring students through experiential learning with a focus in Sport Management.
• Have the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations at the university, across universities,or within the broader community.
• Demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinaryteaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues at the university, across universities, or within the broaderpublic.
• Demonstrate experience in the sport industry and an ability towork collaboratively with colleagues to enhance curricular andco-curricular programs.
• Illustrate a commitment to their professional growth and development via engagement in professional organizations and professional conferences.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Faculty in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies prefer candidates who:

• Have experience teaching and enhancing curriculum.
• Have experience in program assessment.
• Have leadership experience within professional organizations.

Required License or Certification Valid US Driver's License

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required

No

Physical Required

No

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

We seek a committed and engaged faculty member who will performspecific duties at a high level. These duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Teaching and Mentoring

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Sport Management courses primarily face-to-face, butshould have the ability to teach in online and hybrid formats.
• Construct detailed course syllabi.
• Facilitate high-quality, engaging instruction.
• Leverage various technologies (e.g., Canvas, EAB Navigate) to communicate regularly with students, monitor student progress, and provide feedback on student success outcomes.
• Engage with students during mandatory office hours eachweek.
• Work collaboratively to enhance the strengths of our Sport Management curricular and co-curricular programs.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Details Internal Posting Only

No

Position Type

EHRA Non Faculty

Time Limited Position

No

Appointment Length

9 Months

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Open Date

09/15/2026

Close Date

01/15/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note:

A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&Erequirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market…