Assistant Professor - Event/Sport Management - Human Performance and Health Education -Tenure Track

Position Details

Posting Summary

College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department Human Performance & Hlth Educ

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F319P Job Type Tenure Track Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade I30 Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary

The Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) department within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor.

Major Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, Sport and Tourism including:

• HPHE 1700 - Intro to Recreation/Sports management

• HPHE 3110 - Event marketing

• HPHE 3001 - Intro to Esport

• HPHE 6690 - Event & Facility Planning and Management

• HPHE 4610 - Esports Event Production & Broadcasting

• Conduct research in the area of Technology Use in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Serve on departmental committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Recreation Sport and Tourism, or Event Management.
• Doctoral dissertation in area of digital leisure experience.
• Two peer reviewed research publications in Technology Use in Recreation Sport and Tourism.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates must apply online and submit curriculum vita, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references.

EXPECTED START DATE: August 15, 2026

Additional Position Information

• Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
• The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU as one of the doctoral universities with high research activity.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other