Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport Management

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Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Department of Sport Studies at Guilford College is seeking qualified candidates for a one-year appointment (with the potential of yearly extensions), Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport Management position to begin August 1, 2026.  The Department is pursuing someone with the expertise to teach topics such as sport finance, sport marketing, sport communication, organization & administration of sport & exercise programs, sport sociology, and other topics in the major. In addition, teach a class in the International Sport Management master’s program. The College also welcomes individuals with an integrated perspective reflecting the intersection of sport management and other sub-disciplines of kinesiology (e.g., fitness/recreation management). Candidates should possess a doctoral degree (or have ABD status) in sport management or a related field. 

Candidates’ primary interest must be in teaching undergraduate sport management courses. The teaching load is 3/3, the equivalent of 12-credit hours per semester. Candidates should have demonstrated classroom teaching success, ability to service diverse populations, relevant work experience, and potential for relevant scholarly activity. Department-related responsibilities include (a) teaching courses in sport management and related areas of expertise; (b) help foster internship opportunities; (c) assisting ongoing assessment and revision of the sport management curriculum with faculty in the department; and (d) assist with academic advising. 

 Applications should include cover letter, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copy of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will begin May 1st and will remain open until filled. 

Guilford College is a selective liberal arts college founded by the Religious Society of Friends that values excellence in undergraduate teaching. The College mission focuses on providing a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education. The College seeks applications from people representative of diversity based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, ethnicity, religion, national origin, career and life experiences, socioeconomic background, geographic roots, as well as members of the Religious Society of Friends. EOE/AA. 

The Sport Management Program, founded by Herb Appenzeller, at Guilford College was one of the first in the nation. Greensboro is known as “Tournament Town” due to the numerous local, regional, and national athletic events and tournaments hosted.  Sport management students have interned locally with organizations such as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Greensboro Coliseum and Aquatics Center, Greensboro Sports Commission, two MLB teams, and four NCAA Division I athletic teams. Greensboro offers unique opportunities outside of its metropolitan area due to its close proximity to Charlotte (80 miles) and Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill – 80 miles).

If you are interested in this position, please upload all required documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. This section allows you to upload multiple files.

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