Job description
DEPARTMENT: Kinesiology
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Fitness Management (tenure-track)
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport and Fitness Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 9 hours per semester, engaging in scholarly activities, and offering service to the department, college, and university. Applicants should have the ability to teach a variety of courses in the undergraduate sport and fitness management program, including but not limited to Sport Marketing, Sport Finance, Sport Analytics, Esports, Introduction to Sport Law, and Event Management. Additional responsibilities include establishing connections with potential internship and occupational sites for undergraduate students, developing curriculum, recruiting students, and performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences and the Kinesiology Department Chair. The ideal candidate will be committed to effective classroom teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, and professional scholarly activity.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in Sport Management or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience teaching university students in sport management, athletic administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations, external funding)
- Demonstrated evidence of ability to pursue a defined research agenda in Sport Management
- Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face models
- Demonstrated evidence of university service (committees, etc.)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing sport management curriculum and programs
- Ability to collaborate with other units and colleagues within the university and the community
- Experience in writing program requirements for accreditation
- Demonstrated potential in grant writing and a history of funded projects
- Active participation in pertinent professional organizations
- Experience in developing, implementing, and building sustainable collaborative relationships with business entities and government agencies
- Industry experience in sport management or related fields
- Experience with COSMA (Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) processes and standards
Additional Information: The Department of Kinesiology is authorized to award a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Science and Physical Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport & Fitness Management. The Sport & Fitness Management program is designed to prepare students for entry into management, marketing, and administration positions of sport programs in educational and sport business settings, as well as graduate programs. Program outcomes align with the standards of key professional associations, such as COSMA.
Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent and comprehensive benefits package is available.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Anticipated start date is Fall 2026, with the potential for Spring 2026 depending on program needs and candidate availability.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required/preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, research statement, teaching philosophy, and three current letters of recommendation. Please send application material to:
Rae Gill
c/o UAH Kinesiology – Faculty Search
301 Sparkman Drive – Wilson Hall 329
Huntsville, AL 35899
Digital submissions may be sent via e-mail to [email protected].
Please direct any questions related to the position to Dr. Amanda Aguilar, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology at [email protected] (Chair of Selection Committee) or Rae Gill, Staff Assistant at [email protected].
Please refer to log number: 26-27-640
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
