The Department of Sport Management at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for one, full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, on-campus appointment scheduled to begin August 16, 2027.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who will pursue an innovative, rigorous research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service.
An earned doctorate in sport management or related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should have the ability or experience in conducting high-impact research, publishing in top sport management journals, and seeking external funding to support their scholarship. They should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. We are seeking applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise related to sport law, risk management or other related research area (e.g., policy, organizational behavior). Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals and pursue external funding to support their scholarship.
The Department of Sport Management
The Department of Sport Management (SPM) is committed to excellence and impact through (a) innovative, socially impactful research; (b) the preparation and training of future industry and academic professionals; (c) engaging with the community, and (d) being stewards of the future. The department includes 9 instructional and 8 tenured or tenure-track faculty who are supported by award winning advisory and administrative staff. Across residential and online programs, SPM reaches more than 900 students (over 600 undergraduate majors, 350 master’s students, and 14 PhD students). The Sport Management online program was one of the first in the country and is a thriving part of the department. Our website (https://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/spm/) expands upon our research and teaching activities.
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is one of the top ranked Public Universities in the United States1 and is Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. With an enrollment of over 61,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes. There is a vibrant culture of research, with over $1 billion in research expenditures last fiscal year. The UF campus is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 145,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 85 miles from the Georgia border, 50 miles from the gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It has abundant wildlife, mature forests, prairies, lakes, and opportunities for many outdoor activities.
Alachua County Public Schools is an excellent school system, with many public schools ranked highly in the state and nation.