Assistant Professor of Sports Management Job at Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Wilkes University
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

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Job Description

Job Description

The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sports Management position beginning in August 2027. The position is housed in the Department of Marketing and Sports Management within the College of Business and Engineering. The Sidhu School is accredited by AACSB International.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Sports Management or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment. Prior teaching experience in Sports Management, evidence of scholarly activity, and a demonstrated commitment to student mentorship are preferred.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as sports analytics, sports finance, sports psychology, sports law, and other sports-related subjects as needed. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarly agenda, providing service to the department, school, university, profession, and community, advising and mentoring undergraduate students in the Sports Management program, and supervising internships, field experiences, and related student research.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive institution dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and select professional programs. The University enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 3,300 graduate and professional students. Its mission emphasizes strong faculty-student mentoring relationships and active contributions to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city along the scenic Susquehanna River and within two and a half hours of New York City and Philadelphia.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications received by November 15 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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For specific questions regarding the application, please contact Dr. Anna Ma, Search Committee Chair, at han.ma@wilkes.edu .

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on diversity's cultural richness. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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