Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management

About the role

The University of Indianapolis invites applications for a Assistant Professor of Practice in Sport Management position in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Sciences (KHSS) beginning August 2026. UIndy Sport Management is a COSMA accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate in Sport Management and prepares students for professional employment.
• Advise a minimum of 30 students per year.
• Course responsibilities may include undergraduate introduction to sport management, sport sales, sport administration, legal issue, as well as internship supervision.
• Additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization may be considered.
• Assist in increasing the visibility of the UIndy Sport Management undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Service to the university, college, department, and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a passion for teaching.
• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Sport Management, Sport Administration or a related field preferred.
• ABD, JD, and Master’s prepared will be considered.
• A strong commitment to excellence, a passion for teaching, and the ability and desire to contribute through academic service and scholarship.
• Preference will be given to applicants with university level teaching experience and a record of involvement with the sports industry, or closely related area, and those with a passion for connecting our students with local and regional sport organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Successful university teaching experience.
• Preference: Record of involvement with the sports industry, or closely related area, and passion for connecting students with local and regional sport organizations.

Skills

• Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment.
• Desire and expertise to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Discount
Retail Savings Plan - 403B
Employee Discounts & Services
Free Parking
Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, nine-month faculty position.

Contact Information

For further inquiry, please contact Isabell Mills, Search Committee Chairperson (millsi@uindy.edu).