Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management, School of Sport Sciences - College of Applied Human Sciences

The College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the School of Sport Sciences. This position is a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management for the Morgantown campus to begin August 2027. The School of Sport Sciences serves approximately 1,400 students across 15-degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in sport, exercise, and performance psychology, sport leadership, strength and conditioning, sport management, esports business and entertainment, health and well-being, and physical education and kinesiology. The School is committed to preparing students to become innovative leaders while advancing interdisciplinary teaching, experiential learning, community engagement, and workforce development.

The nationally and internationally recognized Sport Management program includes an undergraduate bachelor's degree, online master's degree, and blended master's degree. The School of Sport Sciences is expanding its academic footprint in the areas of innovative technologies, sport analytics, and emerging markets in sport, including esports and the participatory sport sector. The School of Sport Sciences is seeking applicants to support the continued growth of the Sport Management program.

Appointment

August 2027. Faculty hired at the Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor level will be in a position that is promotable and will have an annual nine-month appointment. Additional teaching opportunities may be available. Consideration of an appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, at minimum, requires five years of higher education and/or industry experience with a doctoral degree or eight years of experience of higher education and/or industry experience with a masters' degree.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person and online courses. Undergraduate and graduate courses of instruction may include event and facility management, finance and economics, global sport, sport history and philosophy, organizational management, sport governance, sport legal issues, sport marketing and sales, esport, and/or sport analytics dependent upon the candidate's areas of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to provide programmatic service that supports student recruitment, retention, and success, including course development and curricular innovation, experiential learning, and possible program coordination. Additional contributions to the school, college, university, and profession will be pursued as appropriate.

Professional Qualifications

Required qualifications that must be met by time of appointment:

• An earned doctoral degree in sport management or a closely related area OR a master's degree in sport management or a closely related area with extensive industry experience (at least three years) in sport settings
• Demonstrated proof of creative and impactful teaching with undergraduate/graduate learners, including proficiency in online instructional formats
• A proven track record of innovation, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset in professional and academic settings
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success in collaboration, interpersonal engagement, and team-based problem-solving

Review of Applications

Begins October 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Letter of Application/Nomination and Credentials

To apply, candidates must upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four professional references (names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) to WVUHire at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Only complete applications will be considered further.

Direct specific application questions to: Zachary Pedersen, Search Committee Chair, School of Sport Sciences, College of Applied Human Sciences, PO BOX 6116, Morgantown, WV 26506-6116, EMAIL: zachary.pedersen@mail.wvu.edu

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