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; [email protected]. 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.