Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Kingsville seeks an Assistant Professor of Sport Management in the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, contribute to the university’s research mission, and participate in departmental and institutional service. Teaching may include introductory and lower-level courses such as sport marketing, sport economics, sport finance, sport law, sport public relations, and seminars or current topics in sport management. Instruction may be delivered on campus or online as needed. Faculty develop course materials, maintain instructional quality and student engagement, and incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates. The position also includes scholarly or creative activity appropriate to the discipline, departmental participation in meetings, curriculum development and assessment, contributions to accreditation, student recruitment and community engagement, and academic advising and mentorship. Other duties may be assigned. This is a security-sensitive position requiring export-control authorization before employment begins. The employee must comply with applicable laws and university policies, participate in institutional initiatives, and perform work safely.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients, staff, and groups of varying sizes.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
Knowledge of teaching and instructional principles and methods.
Skill in using learning and active-listening strategies.
Ability to comprehend and express information orally and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to facilitate and adapt courses and course content.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Must obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
Must comply with applicable laws, codes, university and system policies, and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, such as online, hybrid, HyFlex, or lab-based formats.
Sport, fitness, hospitality, and/or recreation industry experience.
Familiarity with COSMA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including introductory courses in sport management.
Deliver instruction in on-campus and online formats as needed.
Develop syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials aligned with departmental expectations.
Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Engage in scholarly or creative activities and maintain an active research agenda, which may include publications, presentations, or applied scholarship.
Incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates.
Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives.
Contribute to program accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement.
Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students.
Participate in required institutional processes, including compliance activities and university initiatives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities.
Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System.
Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; university contributions cover up to 83% of premiums for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Employee tuition assistance and book scholarships.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.
Voluntary tax-deferred account or deferred compensation plan.
Vacation leave, sick leave, paid birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays per year.