Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management - School of Sport Sciences

West Virginia University • WV

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About The Position

The College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the School of Sport Sciences. This position is a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor for the Morgantown campus to begin January or August 2026. The School of Sport Sciences serves approximately 1,400 students across 15-degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in sport management, esports business and entertainment, sport, exercise, and performance psychology, sport leadership, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, health and well-being, and physical education and kinesiology. The School of Sport Sciences focuses on conducting and disseminating high quality research, preparing students to be leaders and innovators in their fields, and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of the state and beyond through outreach. We are looking for highly qualified individuals who can contribute to this mission. The nationally and internationally recognized Sport Management program includes an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, online master’s degree, and blended master’s degree with nearly 600 students across the levels of programming. The School of Sport Sciences is expanding its academic footprint in the areas of innovative technologies, sport analytics, and emerging markets in sport, including esports and the participatory sport sector. The School of Sport Sciences is seeking applicants to support the continued growth of the Sport Management program.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in sport management or a closely related area OR a master’s degree in sport management or a closely related area with extensive industry experience (at least three years) in sport settings.
• Demonstrated proof of creative and impactful teaching with undergraduate/graduate learners, including proficiency in online instructional formats.
• A proven track record of innovation, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset in professional and academic settings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success in collaboration, interpersonal engagement, and team-based problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and online courses.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as event and facility management, finance and economics, global sport, sport history and philosophy, organizational management, sport governance, sport legal issues, sport marketing and sales, esports, and/or sport analytics.
• Provide programmatic service that supports student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Engage in course development and curricular innovation.
• Facilitate experiential learning opportunities.
• Possibly coordinate programs.
• Contribute to the school, college, university, and profession as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees