Assistant Professor in Sport Management, 9 Month Salaried (Department of Sport Management - Anne's College)

Department of Sport Management | Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

The individual hired will be required to maintain an active research agenda, possess strong knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for the effective mentoring of master’s and doctoral student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (including teaching online courses), seek external funding, aid in developing external partnerships, and contribute to department and university growth through appropriate service activities. 

Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field; college/university teaching experience; mentoring experience; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience procuring external funding, or evidence of ability to procure external funding. An individual’s program of research should align with one of the department’s core content areas. 

Preference will be given to individuals with a research interest aligned with business-related content (e.g., marketing, finance, economics, management). 

Preference will also be given to individuals with a record of procuring external funding.

Candidates are being sought for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department Sport Management in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. The department has four core areas: Legal and Policy Studies, Management, Marketing, and Media and Cultural Studies.

This is a nine-month position, with possible summer employment. Candidates should be available to start in the Fall 2027 semester (approximately August 9, 2027).

The roots of FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Health, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). Anne’s College serves over 4,000 students via approximately 200 full-time faculty and nearly 80 full-time staff.

Dr. James Du

Search Committee Chair

Questions regarding the application submission system and process should be directed to the application coordinator:

Katherine Maddox

Sr. Administrative Specialist

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should also include (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of interest highlighting their qualifications for the position, (3) the names and contact information of three references, (4) a statement of research, and 5) a statement of teaching philosophy.

Transcripts and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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