Job Description / Duties

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU invites applications for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Sport Management with the possibility of summer employment based on student need and enrollment (summer is not guaranteed). Currently, the department offers a hybrid (face-to-face and online) 36-hour Master of Science degree program with both thesis and practicum options. The successful candidate will also assist in the implementation of a new undergraduate degree program in Sport Management (pending final approval).

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
Teaching: teaching assignments may include undergraduate (taught at main campus in Huntsville, TX) and graduate (taught in the evenings at The Woodlands Center located in The Woodlands, TX) coursework (both face-to-face and online).
Research: maintaining a research agenda in Sport Management and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
Service: performing university and professional service and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

Qualifications / Required Skills

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Sport Management/Administration or related discipline is required (ABD candidates considered). ABD candidates must have doctoral degree conferred by start date.
Teaching experience in sport management/administration. A demonstrated record of research and scholarship in the field. Sport industry work experience. An established network in the sport industry. Active membership in professional organizations related to the field.

Additional Information

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47440

The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU includes faculty, students, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills https://www.shsu.edu/academics/colleges/health-sciences/kinesiology/people. Currently, the department offers BS degrees in Human Performance and Wellness Management, Clinical Exercise Science, Clinical Exercise Science 3+2 to Masters in Athletic Training (MSAT), Physical Education Teacher Education (double major), Sport Management (pending final approval this summer) and Kinesiology; and MS degrees in Kinesiology-Sport and Human Performance and Sport Management; and minors in Sport Coaching and Kinesiology (https://www.shsu.edu/academics/colleges/health-sciences/kinesiology/programs ). (watch this virtual tour https://youtu.be/-nCkTSgvI4Y)


There are multiple options for places to live near our multiple campuses. Sam Houston’s main campus is located in Huntsville. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 40,000 (excluding SHSU), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe ,where both the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the new Health Professions Buildings (HPB) are located (the HPB houses the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, MSAT, MS in Dietetics, and the proposed Doctor in Physical Therapy), The Woodlands, where the School of Nursing and The Woodlands Center (TWC) is located, and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving the main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. Houston has a variety of amenities to offer and is considered one of the best “foodie” cities. This city also provides access to large entertainment venues and professional sporting events. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf coast are a two-hour drive from Huntsville.

Salary: 9 month contract. Commensurate with education and experience.

Contact Information

Deven Merchant
Assistant to the Chair, Kinesiology
1900 Avenue I
Suite 107E
Huntsville, TX 77340
Contact Phone 936-294-2266
Contact Email dmerchant@shsu.edu

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.