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Assistant/Associate Professor, Sports Management - School of Business
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Lorman, MS
Job Type
Full-Time Faculty
Job Number
FY202600169
Department
School of Business
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Job Title
Assistant /Associate Professor, Sports Management
Essential Job Functions
- Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management, which may include sport marketing, sport finance, sport law, sport facility and event management, sport governance, sport analytics, and ethics in sport.
- Maintains a 12-credit hour teaching load per semester consistent with School of Business workload policy.
- Leads and supports program level efforts toward COSMA accreditation, including curriculum mapping, assurance of learning, and self study preparation.
- Builds and stewards industry partnerships with professional teams, athletic departments, conferences, and sport related organizations to expand internships, experiential learning, and student career placement.
- Advises undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, internships, and pathways into the sport industry.
- Pursues scholarly productivity through refereed publications, conference presentations, and external funding.
- Participates in department, school, university, and professional service, including committee work, faculty governance, and program review.
- Contributes to recruitment, retention, marketing, and visibility of the Sport Management program.
- Supports School of Business strategic priorities, including ACBSP accreditation alignment, STEM MBA growth, and student success.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or D.B.A.) in Sport Management, Sport Administration, Kinesiology with a sport management concentration, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the appointment start date.
Minimum Experience
College level teaching experience, or clear potential to teach effectively.
A record of, or promise for, peer reviewed scholarship appropriate to the rank sought.
Strong commitment to student success, mentorship, and inclusive classroom practices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred: professional experience in the sport industry, such as athletics administration or event and facility management.
Preferred: experience teaching within or building toward a COSMA accredited program.
Licenses/Certifications
None required. Relevant professional certifications in sport or facility management
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Sports Management theory and current industry practice across marketing, finance, governance, and the legal aspects of sport.
- Knowledge of COSMA accreditation standards and outcomes-based program assessment.
- Skill in effective classroom, online, and hybrid instruction for a diverse student body.
- Skill in scholarly writing, research design, and dissemination through peer reviewed outlets.
- Ability to provide online learning, including online course development and strategies for student engagement in virtual environments.
- Ability to advise and mentor students and to support internships and experiential learning.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with industry partners for student placement.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, recruitment, and retention.
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer Alcorn State University
Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390
Lorman, Mississippi, 39096
Phone 6018776188
Website https://www.alcorn.edu/