About this role
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Position Description: The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for three full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions to begin September 1, 2027. Websites: TTU’s website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department’s website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.
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Major/Essential Functions: In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to: • Contribute to the teaching mission of the department. • Mentor graduate students. • Develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research. • Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in either sport finance and economics, sport analytics, sport leadership, sport communication, or intercollegiate athletics along with two or more other areas of Sport Management. • Experience developing and teaching online courses in any two of sport finance and economics, sport analytics, sport leadership, sport communication, intercollegiate athletics, or another area of Sport Management • Demonstrated ability to seek and apply for external research funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include the following documents in your application: • Curriculum vitae. • Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above. • Research statement that includes your research agenda that outlines milestones and plan for securing external funding. • Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach in our graduate and undergraduate sport management programs. • Brief statement about service and outreach activities (i.e., committees; manuscript review for professional journals) • Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jimmy Sanderson, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or 623-298-9663.
Application Process: The deadline to submit applications is September 30, 2026. To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the College: Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area: The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 100 master’s degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management, online and face-to-face. The department offers a face-to-face and an online B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,500 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Faculty Qualifications: • An earned (no later than August 31, 2027) doctoral degree in Sport Management or a closely related area. • Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Sport Management or a closely related field for at least one year, which could be as a graduate student as the instructor of record. • Expertise in either sport finance and economics, sport analytics, sport leadership, sport communication, or intercollegiate athletics and with at least one other area of Sport Management each as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed research. • Specific experience with outreach or service.