Open Rank Faculty Position, Sport Management, Non-Tenure Track

the Sport Management Department • High Point, NC

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About The Position

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication at High Point University invites applications for an open-rank, non-tenure-track faculty position in the Sport Management Department beginning August 2026. We are seeking applicants with the ability to teach a variety of existing undergraduate courses in sport management including strategic management, sport finance, organizational behavior, and to develop a new course in sport sales and sponsorship. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of strategic management, sales, sponsorships, and/or other related areas. Consistent with school expectations for non-tenure-track faculty, the successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarship or professional development supported by institutional resources. About the Sport Management Department The Sport Management Department, housed within the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, has undergone tremendous growth and transformation in recent years and currently enrolls over 280 students. Our curriculum is designed to expose students to all facets of the sports world, with an emphasis on developing critical leaders in an ever-changing global industry. About the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication NQSC is home to seven undergraduate majors—Advertising, Public Relations & Strategic Communication; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; Media Production; Sport Media; Sport Management; and Social Media & Digital Communication—as well as the MA in Communication & Business Leadership. The school emphasizes experiential learning, close faculty ‑ student mentorship, and strong industry engagement across its programs. About High Point University High Point University is a values ‑ based institution that embraces the pr inc iples of God, family, and country. HPU is recognized for its focus on holistic student success, mentorship, and professional readiness.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Sport Management or a closely related field by the start date; instructors typically hold at least a master’s .
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a fast ‑ paced, team ‑ oriented academic environment.
• Evidence of excellence (or clear potential) in university ‑ level teaching, inc luding the ability to create embracive , engaging, and rigorous learning experiences.
• Commitment to experiential learning, advising, and student success.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D., or other terminal degree in a relevant discipline OR s ignificant, progressively responsible professional experience in the sport industry (for Professor of the Practice rank, generally 15 + years).
• Teaching expertise across multiple areas of the sport ‑ management curriculum, inc luding sales and sponsorship, strategic management, analytics, and/or emerging industry trends.
• A record of scholarship or professional accomplishments (e.g., publications, presentations, commissioned projects) aligned with the school’s teacher ‑ scholar model.
• Experience building industry partnerships and supervising internships/applied projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of existing undergraduate courses in sport management including strategic management, sport finance, organizational behavior, and to develop a new course in sport sales and sponsorship.
• Develop new/updated courses and applied learning experiences aligned with industry standards and accreditation expectations.
• Advise and mentor approximately 30 –40 undergraduate majors annually .
• Coordinate and support student internships (faculty advisor) and applied industry projects.
• Contribute to student recruitment and retention (e.g., open houses, admitted ‑ student events, outreach to prospective students).
• Engage with industry partners and alumni to support experiential learning and placement pipelines.
• Participate in service at the program, school, and university levels.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional development (e.g., publications, conference presentations, creative/professional work).
• As opportunities arise and subject to program needs, teach study ‑ abroad/away courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees