Sports & Entertainment Management, Associate/Full Professor, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0149104}

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Sports & Entertainment Management, Associate/Full Professor, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality ROLE of the POSITION The University of Nevada, Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is conducting a search for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor ranks in the department of Resort, Gaming, and Golf Management commencing January 2026. Rank will be dependent upon education and experience, as outlined below in the qualifications section. The successful candidate will work on a strong and active research program with the potential for journal publications, conference presentations, and external funding; teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students; and engage in department, college, and university service activities. This faculty member may be responsible for teaching courses in one or more of the following subject areas: Sports Management, Sports and Entertainment Management, and/ or related classes. PROFILE of the COLLEGE Situated just blocks away from the world's greatest hospitality laboratory—the Las Vegas Strip—the Harrah College of Hospitality enjoys unparalleled access to the hotels and resorts that are shaping the industry. Consistently ranked among the top five hospitality programs in the world, the College provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to succeed in the competitive hospitality field. Faculty members are internationally-renowned, and alumni consist of some of the most influential leaders in the industry, with graduates overseeing major hotel brands, restaurants, event firms, and Fortune 500 companies. The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with concentrations in Event Design and Management, Gaming Management, Hospitality Beverage Management, Human Resource Management, Innovative Restaurant Management, and PGA Golf Management; a Master of Hospitality Administration; a Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration. In addition, the College offers two dual degrees: a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Information Management Systems. In the Fall of 2025, the College enrolled 1,391 undergraduate students and 154 graduate students. The College has approximately 43 full-time faculty members (including tenured, tenure-track, faculty-in-residence, and lecturers), 9 classified staff, and 33 professional staff. In addition, in any given semester, there are approximately 15+ part-time instructors. The College believes that partnering with industry is key to student success. Each year, the College facilitates hundreds of internships and work opportunities, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands for recruitment events, and pairs an average of 140 industry mentors with students. These crucial relationships help students build careers. For more information about the Harrah College of Hospitality, please visit https://www.unlv.edu/hospitality

Requirements

Ph.D. in Hospitality Management or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
Associate Professor (tenure-track): terminal degree and experience and research activity that is consistent with UNLV standards and aspirations
Associate Professor (tenured): terminal degree and experience and research activity that is consistent with UNLV standards and aspirations
Full Professor (tenured): terminal degree and experience and research activity that is consistent with UNLV standards and aspirations

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a strong and active publication record, and a record of teaching that is current and consistent with UNLV standards and aspirations are preferred.
Applicants are preferred to have demonstrated ability to secure external funding and grants.
Applicants should demonstrate interest and expertise in Sports Management, Sports & Entertainment Management, and/ or related areas, followed by the ability to teach in one or more of these and related areas.
Applicants are preferred to have demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, colleagues, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

work on a strong and active research program with the potential for journal publications, conference presentations, and external funding
teach undergraduate and graduate courses
supervise graduate students
engage in department, college, and university service activities
teaching courses in one or more of the following subject areas: Sports Management, Sports and Entertainment Management, and/ or related classes