Assistant Professor – Sport Management

The College of Business and Economics at Anderson University invites applications for a professional-track, ten-month instructional appointment in Sports Management at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The preferred start date is Fall 2026. An earned doctorate in Sport Management or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution is strongly preferred, though ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is earned by the start of employment. Experience teaching in higher ed is preferred. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates with a record of both teaching excellence and relevant professional experience may be considered for appointment at a higher rank. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States can be considered. We are seeking an innovative, collaborative faculty member who can lead the continued development and growth of Anderson’s Sport Management program while advancing the mission of the College of Business and Economics. The successful candidate will bring both academic expertise and practical experience to help shape curriculum, foster industry and professional partnerships, as well as expand student opportunities. Teaching responsibilities will include a range of Sports Management courses, with the possibility of assignments in related business disciplines. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to connect students to internships, networking opportunities, and career pathways are encouraged to apply. While most courses will be taught in person to undergraduate students on the Anderson campus, teaching assignments may also include undergraduate and graduate courses offered at the Greenville campus or online. The College of Business and Economics fosters a collegial, mission-driven environment where faculty are encouraged to integrate Christian faith, professional expertise, and innovation in teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, contribute to strategic program growth, and actively engage with students beyond the classroom, including academic advising. Because the sports industry is rapidly evolving through technology and digital engagement, familiarity with the role of artificial intelligence in higher education and its application to sports management is highly valued. The successful candidate will be expected to help prepare graduates who are both industry-ready and equipped to lead with integrity in a dynamic global marketplace. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. The College of Business and Economics at Anderson University is ACBSP accredited, has 20 full-time faculty members, serves approximately 500 graduate and undergraduate students, offers nine majors in the BSB degree program, six concentrations in the BBA degree program, a Bachelor of Organizational Leadership degree program, and fourteen minors. In addition, our graduate program includes an MOL, an MBA with four concentrations, and several certificate offerings. Anderson University is a “more selective” comprehensive Christian university. The institution has degree programs at the bachelor, masters, and doctoral levels, both on campus and online. Anderson University is among US News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities South,” and is on the publication’s “Most Innovative,” “Best Value,” “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” “Best Social Mobility” and “Best Online Programs” lists. Anderson is also highly ranked nationally for Student Engagement by the Wall Street Journal; is a “Best College” among institutions of higher learning in the southeast by The Princeton Review; and is an Apple Distinguished School. More information about the AU College of Business and Economics is available at https://www.andersonuniversity.edu/academics/business . This is an on-site, in person role. Application review will begin immediately and end with a successful appointment. Please include a digital cover letter of application, curriculum vitae, and an AU faculty application to: Sports Management Search Committee Chair, C/O Shelby Jornod, Administrative Assistant, College of Business and Economics, via cobjobs@andersonuniversity.edu . About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

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