Assistant professor of practice

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Assistant Professor of Practice

The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice faculty position. The start date for the position is July 1, 2026, and the successful candidate will have earned a master's degree or foreign equivalent by September 1, 2026 and have substantive industry-related experience in event management. There are no requirements for research activities for this position but having publications and current research projects are considered desirable.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department primarily through teaching, with the possibility of teaching courses in venue and entertainment management, foundations of event and entertainment management, the business of social events and weddings, event and entertainment operations, event and entertainment revenue, and entertainment management. Candidates are not expected to teach in all these areas but should have expertise to teach at least several of these courses. This position carries an expectation of excellent teaching, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department through service, which will include developing curricula, serving on committees and/or advising student organizations. The position supports critical initiatives of STHM's Strategic Plan related to Transformational Education and Inclusive Culture. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In the School of Sport, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, we know that real-world experience paired with sport industry business skills give our alumni a competitive advantage. As the leading provider of sport management talent in the Philadelphia area, we are dedicated to evolving our programs to provide innovative coursework that prepares our students to lead the industry and experiential learning opportunities that prepare them to hit the ground running after graduation. Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer an innovative curriculum taught by faculty at the forefront of sport industry research and experience so you can start immediately making an impact in the exciting sport industry. Beyond the classroom, our school provides students with the resources and path to succeed through our industry-specific Center for Industry Engagement and school-specific Center for Student Services. For more information about the department, college and university, please visit

Applicants should submit the following:

• a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background,

• a statement of teaching interests and philosophy,

• curriculum vitae,

• a list of courses you are qualified to teach, and student evaluations of recent courses taught, and

• names and contact information for three references.

A review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit their application materials as a single PDF document to ([email protected]).

Any questions concerning this faculty search should be directed to: Ira Rosen, Search Committee Co-Chair ([email protected]) and/or Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Search
Committee Co-Chair ([email protected]).

About Temple University

Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nation's largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university's dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

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