Non - track assistant professor

The School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction faculty position. The start date for the position is July 1, 2025, and the successful candidate will have earned a PhD in Sport Management or related field or foreign equivalent by September 1, 2025. There are no requirements for research activities for this position but having publications and current research projects are considered desirable and those who have a degree and equivalent industry experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department primarily through teaching, with the possibility of teaching courses in Organizational Strategy, Research Methods in Sport, Sport Analytics, Sport Marketing, and Sport Law. 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.
  
  

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

A review of applications will begin on October 28, 2024, 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: Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]).

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