Assistant Professor – Tenure Track Appointment

Position Details

Position Information

Job Type Faculty

Position Title Assistant Professor – Tenure Track Appointment Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education (Sport Management)

Position Number F00036

Department Kinesiology,Sports Studies & Physical Education

Location

Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

The Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education at Morehouse College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sport Management and Sport Leadership to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of our undergraduate Sport Management curriculum and help advance Morehouse College’s mission through teaching, scholarship, and service. The individual hired will be expected to teach courses in sport management, sport leadership, sport finance, sport law, event and facility management, sport communication, branding and media, and/or sport analytics, along with general education courses. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students majoring in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in scholarly work and institutional service. This position is part of a faculty expansion approved by the Morehouse College Board of Trustees and Office of the Provost for academic year 2027–2028. Dr. Claude P. Hutto, Sr., Dean of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, will serve as Chair of the Search Committee.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Sport Management, Kinesiology, Sport Leadership, Human Performance, or a closely related field.

• ABD candidates will be considered with a clear path to completion by August 2027.

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.

• Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in sport management, leadership, or related fields.

• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Interest in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Experience or interest in securing external funding is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Sport Management, Kinesiology, Sport Leadership, Human Performance, or a closely related field.

• ABD candidates will be considered with a clear path to completion by August 2027.

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.

• Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in sports management, leadership, or related fields.

• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Interest in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Experience or interest in securing external funding is preferred.

Physical Demands

Compensation

Teaching Responsibility

Appointment and Evaluation

Search

Posting

Posting Number

F234P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

08/18/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Required 2 Recommendation Letters
• Letter of Interest
• Statement of scholarship and teaching interests

Optional Documents