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Assistant Professor of Sport Management

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL, invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Sport Management for the School of Business beginning in August 2025. This is an on-campus, full-time position and is eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the head of the Sport Management Division in advancing a robust, interdisciplinary program that combines academic excellence with experiential learning. The successful candidate will play a key supporting role in delivering innovative curriculum and fostering partnerships designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the sports industry.

Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:

  • Collaborate with the lead Sport Management professor in developing, delivering, and assessing undergrade courses in Sport Management.
  • Enhance partnerships with sports organizations to expand experiential learning opportunities at local, national, and global levels.
  • Supervise student research projects, internships, and capstone experiences.
  • Conduct scholarly activities, including research, publications, grant writing, and conference presentations, to contribute to the academic and professional communities.
  • Assist with program accreditation processes and departmental assessment activities.
  • Advise and mentor students, contributing to their academic and professional development.
  • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees to support the institution’s mission and goals.

Required Qualifications

  • A terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Sport Management, Sport Administration, or a closely related field is preferred. ABD candidates with scheduled completion by August 2025 will be considered.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Sport Management or related fields.
  • Experience developing or enhancing academic programs, particularly those emphasizing experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to establish industry partnerships that support internships, professional field experiences, and career pipelines for students.
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity, including publications, conference presentations, and research collaborations.
  • Familiarity with emerging trends in Esports, data analytics, AI integration, and revenue generation in sports and a demonstrated ability to incorporate these into curriculum design.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

FLSA Category: Exempt

Salary Range: $40,260.00 - $60,000.00 / Annually

Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.

Our benefits guide offers more detailed information and can be found here.

 

McKendree University’s Sport Management program is a growing hub of academic excellence and professional preparation, designed to empower students for success in professional sports, collegiate athletics, and emerging fields. Faculty have access to a supportive alumni network and opportunities to collaborate on high-profile events and projects. This position provides an ideal platform for professional growth and impactful contributions to an already strong program.

Interviews will begin immediately.  Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing Job #APSM04 to the Department of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following:

  • A cover letter addressing your qualifications and vision for the role.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV).
  • A statement of teaching philosophy, emphasizing experiential learning and industry trends.
  • A statement of research interests and future plans.
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of February 1, 2025.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.