SMU #52406 and #53285 Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Sport Management

Description

The Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University (SMU) is currently accepting applications for two (2) Open Rank Clinical Professor of Sport Management positions. These are non-tenure-track, nine-month renewable contract positions.

Position Expectations

Clinical professors are expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester at either the graduate or undergraduate levels. Faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses across the sport management curriculum, including but not limited to:

• Sport Marketing & Sponsorship

• Professional & Career Development in Sport Management

• Sport Communication & Media

• Intercollegiate Sport

• Event Management

• Sport Leadership

This position includes teaching graduate courses in the Master of Science in Sport Management program and/or undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. Clinical professors may be asked to teach evening and/or weekend courses. Clinical professors are also expected to maintain office hours and an appropriate student-centered presence on campus while participating in service, leading to the development, growth, and expansion of the sport management program. For additional information about the faculty and the department, visit https://www.smu.edu/apsm.

Qualifications

- A doctoral degree OR a Master's degree in Sport Management or a related field such as sport administration, business, law, economics, etc. with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the sport or allied-to-sport industry.

- A doctorate degree is desirable.

- Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate sport management courses (online or in-person) is preferred

 

Application Instructions

Application materials should include the following items: 1) a letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) full names and email addresses of three recommenders.

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be submitted by October 3, 2025. The search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The start date for these positions is either January 2026 or August 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please contact Dr. Bo Li for questions about the search submission process, the department, or the position at bnli@smu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.