Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

COEHD-Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management to begin Fall 2027 (rank will be determined upon qualifications). The position is a 3x3 teaching load (2x3 for the first year). Primary teaching responsibilities will consist of undergraduate courses in Sport Management. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that will require teaching, scholarly activity and grantsmanship, service, and student mentorship/advisement. More information about the Department of Kinesiology can be found at: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/kinesiology/

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. The university also proudly competes in NCAA Division I athletics, offering students a dynamic educational experience that combines academic excellence, research, and campus life.

Required Qualifications:

Assistant Rank:

Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment

Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity

Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence

Experience and/or training in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).

Associate Rank:

Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field

Five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of Assistant Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases

Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity

Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence

Experience in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).

Preferred Qualifications for EITHER RANK :

• •Two (2) or more years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate sport management courses
• •Effectively teach in a variety of sport management courses, in both the in-person and online modalities
• •Evidence of high-quality teaching, student mentorship and engagement
• •Active research agenda in sport management with demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
• •Documented success in securing funding
• •Experience advising and mentoring students
• •Demonstrated commitment to service at both the institutional and professional levels.
• •Relevant industry experience with a professional network of contacts.

TO APPLY : https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• •Letter of application addressing the listed qualifications
• •Curriculum vitae
• •Statement of scholarly activity/research statement (maximum length of 2 pages)
• •Teaching statement (maximum length of 2 pages)
• •A list of three professional references including names, title, phone numbers, and email addresses (which will be contacted if selected as a finalist)
• •Optional: evidence of research proficiency (e.g., 1-2 selected re-prints) and/or evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., selected teaching evaluations, course syllabi) .

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

Position Start Date: Fall 2027

For further information contact Search Committee Chair and Program Director: Dr. KC Mayer: (361) 825-6076; kurt.mayer@tamucc.edu .

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.