Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management

Purdue University

Posting Details

Req Id: 40365
Job Title: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management
City: Indianapolis
Posting Start Date: 1/26/26

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Health & Kinesiology at Purdue University invites applications for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) in Sport Management beginning August 17, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach in the Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program, primarily in Indianapolis, and will collaborate with program and department leadership to further develop and implement the MSSM Program in Indianapolis. The position also includes contributions to program accreditation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered team at a leading public institution.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Sport Management or a related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Business Administration, Health and Human Performance) by the time of employment.

  • Evidence of teaching experience; graduate teaching experience preferred.

  • 5–10+ years of leadership or administrative experience in sport organizations such as:

    • Intercollegiate athletics (athletic director, compliance, student-athlete development, external relations)

    • Professional sport teams (event operations, analytics, marketing, ticketing, community relations)

    • Governing bodies (NCAA, conference office, national sport organizations)

    • Sport marketing, sponsorship sales, ticketing, and revenue strategy

    • Fan engagement/digital engagement, corporate partnerships, NIL operations, athlete branding

    • Sport policy, business intelligence, sport analytics

    • Communications, media, or branding in sport

  • Demonstrated ability to translate professional practice into effective teaching and mentorship.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following:

  1. Curriculum vita

  2. Letter of interest describing teaching experience in higher education and/or experience in a clinical education setting

  3. Statement on Teaching Philosophy

  4. Statement on Approach to Clinical/Applied Practice

  5. Three letters of reference (sent separately by the recommender)

Letters of reference should be sent electronically to:
Mrs. Christy Daugherty – daugher2@purdue.edu

Application review begins March 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Patrick Tutka – ptutka@purdue.edu

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Education & Experience

  • Education: PhD in Sport Management or related field

  • Experience: 5–10+ years

  • Benefits Eligibility: Yes

  • FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Department & College

The Department of Health & Kinesiology is one of nine units in the College of Health & Human Sciences and is home to 23 full-time faculty, 650 undergraduate students, and 80 graduate students. Undergraduate programs include a BS in Kinesiology with concentrations in Sports Medicine, Sport Management, and Clinical Exercise Physiology. Graduate programs include the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Sport Management, MS in Health and Kinesiology, and PhD in Health and Kinesiology. Some programs are offered in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.

College of Health & Human Sciences

The College drives innovation in Indianapolis through educational programs in Sports Management, Athletic Training, and Hospitality & Tourism Management, alongside research initiatives like the Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center. Guided by Purdue’s One Health Pillar, the College integrates disciplines across health and human sciences to advance human health, reduce risks, and promote preventive care.

HHS’s Indianapolis vision is to prepare students as One Health leaders with cross-disciplinary expertise in nutrition, fitness, toxicology, mental health, and the impact of medications and environmental factors. The College fosters developmental health, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable communities, leveraging collaboration across Purdue colleges, industry, and Indiana health systems.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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