Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor, Sport ManagementHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5532Posted on: 9/15/2026 Back to Search Assistant Professor, Sport Management The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Sport Management. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States
Division Sport Management Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsTo ensure full consideration, completed application materials (including (1) a letter of application for the position that speaks to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of
teaching philosophy, (4) a statement of research philosophy, (5) unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring); and (6) three references with contact information should be submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of October 15, 2026. Questions should be directed to Dr. Chris Croft, Search Committee Chair, at
chris.croft@usm.edu.Starting DateAugust 2027LocationThe position is based at the Hattiesburg campus.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).Job SummaryThis tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sport Management position will support our Sport Management BSBA
program, Sport Management MS program, and Sport Security Management Graduate Certificate. Applicants with teaching experience/interest in sport law, sport finance, and sport analytics are especially encouraged to apply. The School of Marketing is in the College of Business & Economic Development (CBED) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). USM is categorized as a Carnegie R1 research institution. The
College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teach three courses (9 hours) per semester (or equivalent). Teaching assignments will support the Sport Management BSBA and MS degrees and Sport Security
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