Assistant / Associate Professor in Sport Management, 9 Month Salaried (Sport Management - Anne's...

Job Title : Assistant / Associate Professor in Sport Management, 9 Month Salaried (Sport Management - Anne's College)

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 60954

Department

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

Responsibilities

Candidates are being sought for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of 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.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the position include 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with a research interest aligned with business-related content (e.g., marketing, finance, economics, management) and individuals with experience teaching online courses. Preference will also be given to individuals with a record of procuring external funding, and / or individuals with post-doctoral training.

Other Information

This is a nine-month position, with possible summer employment. Candidates should be available to start in the Fall 2026 semester (approximately August 10, 2026).

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. Recently expanded in 2023, 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 Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, 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 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff.

Contact Info

Amy Kim, PhD

Search Committee Chair

kamy@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Florida State University is located in the capital city of Florida, Tallahassee. Tallahassee boasts a metropolitan area population of nearly 400,000 residents, making it the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Florida Panhandle region, and the main center for trade and agriculture in the Florida Big Bend and Southwest Georgia regions. Tallahassee as a community is a vibrant mid-size city with abundant opportunities – from government internships and legislative initiatives to events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Tallahassee is located near the Gulf Beaches of Florida and enjoys abundant sunshine and four seasons with a mild winter climate.

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If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https : / / hr.fsu.edu / facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU >

Self Service.

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 13, 2025. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

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

This is a nine-month position with possible summer employment. Candidates should be available to start in the Fall 2026 semester (approximately August 10, 2026).

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.