Assistant Professor in Sport Administration

University of New Mexico - College of Education and Human Sciences
Sport Administration Faculty Position

The University of New Mexico (UNM), located in Albuquerque, is the state's flagship public research university. The Sport Administration program, housed within the Department of Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, has a long-standing tradition of preparing students for leadership roles in sport organizations. Established in 1979, the program offers both master's and doctoral degrees. Currently, the program is in the process of developing an undergraduate program in sport management. The program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sport Administration, beginning August 2026.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to sustain an active research agenda, teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate-level courses in Sport Administration and related areas. In addition, the successful candidate will advise master's and doctoral-level students and contribute to service on related degree committees. They will be expected to participate in the collaborative development of an undergraduate degree program in Sport Management, supervise graduate-level internships, and maintain regular office hours.

Required Qualifications:

1. Doctorate
in Sport Administration or a closely-related field. Degree must be
completed by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated
research productivity through publications, conference presentations, or
dissertation research in Sport
Administration.

2. Evidence
of effective teaching at the college level, with experience or strong
potential in graduate education.

3. Ability
to chair or serve on doctoral dissertation committees and comprehensive
exam committees for both M.S. and Ph.D.
students.

4. Record
of professional and university service through committee work,
professional organizations, or community
engagement.

5. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding
of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success
of the
university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.