Assistant Professor in Sport Management, Fall 2026

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Kinesiology Recreation and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in sport management.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teach in the areas of Sport Marketing Sport Finance Sport Business Organizational Behavior Human Resource Management and related areas

- Conduct research leading to publication in refereed journals

- Participate in professional university and community service

- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and direct graduate projects theses and dissertations

- Pursue external funding and grant writing when appropriate

About the Department of Kinesiology Recreation and Sport Studies.

The department is home to over 50 faculty and staff members. There are two undergraduate majors: Kinesiology and Recreation & Sport Management. The department has a total of 2036 undergraduate majors along with multiple masters degree programs and a PhD program in Kinesiology and Sport Studies serving 178 graduate students. Its doctoral program is ranked among the top 20 in the nation by the National Academy of Kinesiology.

Location

The University of Tennessee Knoxville is the states flagship institution a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution. The university is currently experiencing unprecedented growth in enrollment with more than 38000 students. The University is also a Carnegie Foundation Research (R1) University with high research activity and has achieved a Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. Forbes Magazine recently ranked UTK as one of the best places to work in the United States including a ranking of ninth among public higher education institutions in the United States. The university is committed to excellence in learning scholarship and engagement with all its activities the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society.

About Knoxville

The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem. It is surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals active neighborhoods unique restaurants and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. The university is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains Asheville Atlanta and Nashville

We are seeking candidates who will pursue an innovative rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department college and professional service. An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required. Candidates should have experience in or potential for conducting high-impact research publishing in top peer reviewed journals and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. We are seeking applications from candidates with expertise in sport marketing sport finance sport business and related areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Earned doctorate in sport management or a related field at time of appointment

- Evidence of scholarly achievement/potential in area of expertise

- Scholarly publications in quality peer-reviewed journals

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- University teaching experience

- Demonstrated commitment to professional organizations

- Evidence of external funding

The Department of Kinesiology Recreation and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in sport management.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:- Teach in the areas of Sport Marketing Sport Finance Sport Business Organizational Be...