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

High Point, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Appointment Rank & Load

Openrank nontenuretrack appointment.
Typical teaching load is three four-credit-hour courses per semester on a 9-month contract with the opportunity for summer teaching. Instructors carry a 44 load.

Key Responsibilities

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.
Develop new/updated courses and applied learning experiences aligned with industry standards and accreditation expectations.
Advise and mentor approximately 3040 undergraduate majors annually.
Coordinate and support student internships (faculty advisor) and applied industry projects.
Contribute to student recruitment and retention (e.g. open houses admittedstudent 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 studyabroad/away courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Sport Management or a closely related field by the start date; instructors typically hold at least a masters.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a fastpaced teamoriented academic environment.
Evidence of excellence (or clear potential) in universitylevel teaching including the ability to create embracive engaging and rigorous learning experiences.
Commitment to experiential learning advising and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. Ed.D. J.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant discipline OR significant progressively responsible professional experience in the sport industry (for Professor of the Practice rank generally 15 years).
Teaching expertise across multiple areas of the sportmanagement curriculum including 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 schools teacherscholar model.
Experience building industry partnerships and supervising internships/applied projects.

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. More information about the sport management program can be found here:

Website: SMG Instagram: Sport Management Insights Podcast: the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

NQSC is home to seven undergraduate majorsAdvertising Public Relations & Strategic Communication; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; Media Production; Sport Media; Sport Management; and Social Media & Digital Communicationas well as the MA in Communication & Business Leadership. The school emphasizes experiential learning close facultystudent mentorship and strong industry engagement across its programs.

About High Point University

High Point University is a valuesbased institution that embraces the principles of God family and country. HPU is recognized for its focus on holistic student success mentorship and professional readiness. For more information please visit the Universitys website.

Application Instructions

Apply online at the link provided by the Universitys applicant portal. To ensure full consideration please submit the following. A single combined PDF is preferred (multiple uploads are accepted if needed):

Cover letter addressing qualifications teaching philosophy and relevant professional experience.
Curriculum vitae.
Unofficial transcript for the highest degree earned.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. recent course evaluations sample syllabus assignment or project brief).
Names and contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested later).

Timeline

Review of applications will begin November 1 2025. For full consideration please submit materials by that date. The position will remain open until filled. Expected start date: August 2026.

Search Committee Chair

For additional information regarding this position please contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Tim Koba ().