Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States; full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2027.

Company

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving R2 doctoral research institution within the Texas A&M University System, combining teaching, research, community engagement, and NCAA Division I athletics.

What you will do

• Teach undergraduate Sport Management courses in in-person and online modalities.
• Conduct scholarly activity and develop an active research agenda in Sport Management.
• Pursue grants and other external funding opportunities.
• Provide student mentorship, advising, and engagement.
• Participate in institutional and professional service.

Requirements

• Assistant rank: earned doctorate in Sport Management or a related field; advanced ABD candidates may be considered if the degree is conferred by the appointment date.
• Associate rank: earned doctorate in Sport Management or a related field and five years of full-time university faculty experience, including at least four years as an Assistant Professor.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and teaching excellence, or emerging evidence in both areas.
• Experience or training in learning management systems, online pedagogy, or other technology for course delivery.
• Ability to teach a variety of Sport Management courses and mentor and advise students.
• Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three professional references.

Nice to have

• At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate or graduate Sport Management courses.
• Publications in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Documented success securing funding and relevant industry experience with a professional network.

Culture & Benefits

• Tenure-track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment with a 3x3 teaching load, reduced to 2x3 during the first year.
• Research and teaching opportunities at an R2 doctoral research institution.
• Campus located on its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast, with access to wetlands, trails, beaches, and bays.
• University community includes Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution initiatives and NCAA Division I athletics.

Hiring process

• Applications are due by November 15, 2026.
• Professional references may be contacted if the candidate is selected as a finalist.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation.