Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, & Recreation Management at James Madison University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Sport & Recreation Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, set to begin in Fall 2027. The Hart School is an affiliate academic unit in the College of Business. The Hart School serves approximately 1,000 students in both Sport & Recreation Management and Hospitality Management along with a Sport & Recreation Leadership program with more than 40 students at the Master’s level. Our mission is to engage in transformational education through innovative teaching, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Ph.D. or terminal degree in sport management or a closely related field.
Degree must be conferred (on transcript) by 8/10/2027 (contract start date).
Strong ABD candidates will be considered only under the condition the Ph.D. can be conferred by 8/10/2027.
Demonstrate strong commitment to teaching.
Evidence of successful publications or a 3-5-year plan for an active scholarship agenda.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working within professional sport and/or intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in Sport & Recreation Management and possibly graduate courses in Sport & Recreation Leadership (3/3 teaching load).
Ability to teach the following courses: Foundations of Leadership in SRM, SRM Seminar, Introduction to SRM, Management in Sport & Recreation, Sport Marketing & Sales, and Facilities & Event Management.
Show evidence of a clear research agenda.
Ability to work independently on research.
Willingness to engage in collaborative scholarship with faculty and students across disciplines.
Engage in service to the university, community, department, and profession.