Assistant Professor of Sport Business

Capital University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The School of Management and Leadership at Capital University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Sport Business. The nine-month contract is renewable annually and will commence in either January or August 2026. The School of Management and Leadership is one of the largest academic units at Capital University, offering undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Sport Business, and Marketing, along with several business-related minors. Additionally, the school offers a longstanding MBA program. The successful candidate will teach a range of Sport Business courses and, when needed, general business courses. Teaching responsibilities may include areas such as Introduction to Sport Business, Sports Marketing, Facility and Stadium Operations, Critical Issues in Sports, as well as Internship or Capstone supervision. There will also be opportunities to develop new courses within the sports business major. The position includes responsibilities as an academic advisor for undergraduate business majors, supporting student research, as well as contributing to scholarly activity, professional development, and service for the university. As Ohio's capital and most populated city, Columbus is rich in cultural diversity and the arts, serves as the center of the state's legislative activity, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies. Columbus ranks in the top 25 cities in the US for quality of life according to numbeo.com . It is the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest and the 14th largest city in the nation.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Sport Business or a closely related business discipline, preferably from an institution with business accreditation. Candidates with a relevant doctorate in non-business field combined with a master's degree in Sport Business (or related field) will be considered. (ABDs within one year of completion will be considered).

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in the sport industry, demonstrating leadership, strategic business expertise, and a track record of success.
• Commitment to project-based learning, with the ability to leverage industry connections to facilitate live-client projects, experiential learning trips, and guest lectures.
• A demonstrated record of effective teaching at the university-level with experience teaching across sport business disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to meet expectations for scholarly activity consistent with ACBSP standards.
• Familiarity with operationalizing COSMA accreditation standards and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of Sport Business courses and, when needed, general business courses.
• Teaching responsibilities may include areas such as Introduction to Sport Business, Sports Marketing, Facility and Stadium Operations, Critical Issues in Sports, as well as Internship or Capstone supervision.
• Develop new courses within the sports business major.
• Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate business majors.
• Support student research.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, professional development, and service for the university.

Benefits

• Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree