Description
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Isenberg School of Management
Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management
One Tenure Track Position
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management
The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, one of the oldest sport management programs in the world, is uniquely housed within the nationally ranked Isenberg School of Management. It offers BS, MS, MBA/MS, and PhD programs and is home to fifteen full-time faculty members.
We strive to be leaders in the field of sport management and mentor students who will make a meaningful difference in the sport industry. Toward this goal, we have the McCormack Center for Research and Education that supports our international partnerships, the McCormack Case Study Collection, the McCormack Though Leadership Papers, and two research laboratories—the KnowRivalry Lab and the Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport. The University of Massachusetts is also home to the Mark H. McCormack Collection – the archives of sports business innovator Mark H. McCormack and his company, IMG.
The position opening is for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sport Management, with a preference (but not requirement) for those who specialize in quantitative methods. Applicants must have or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Sport Management by September 2026. In addition, the department values experiential learning and student engagement; thus, candidates must provide evidence of / potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in classes.
The ability to conduct scholarly sport related research is required. Candidates must demonstrate either potential for high-quality sport related research (Assistant Professor) or an established research record (Associate Professor) in top sport management journals. Willingness and/or experience to work with doctoral students is viewed favorably as well.
To apply, please submit letter of interest, diversity statement, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least three references at https://careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/528901/assistantassociate-professor-of-sport-management
The priority deadline for applications is December 15, 2025, but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Applicants for this position should note they are applying for Requisition #528901.
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
