Texas Woman's University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management - Sports Management
The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) to teach Sports Management with an anticipated start date of August 2026. To be appointed as a Visiting Assistant Professor, candidates must possess an earned doctorate degree in Sports Management or a related discipline. ABD candidates nearing completion will be considered. Professional experience in the sports industry is highly desired, as is an MBA or related master's degree.
Responsibilities:
Applicants should have the ability to teach a variety of courses in Sports Management. Candidates with expertise in areas such as sports marketing, finance, economics, law, or analytics are especially encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery formats to support relevant programs within the Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship. The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience teaching and mentoring a diverse group of students. They should also be able to contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum discipline, or department.
The home location is at the Denton campus, although teaching may also be occasionally required at the Dallas or Houston campuses, depending on the needs of the program.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College (MAK) of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The MAK College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and the Master of Healthcare Administration program. You may learn more about the MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship at http://www.twu.edu/business.
Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to nearly 16,000 students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.
TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family-friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.
TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide
students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit:
· An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
· Copy of graduate transcripts
· A cover letter expressing interest in the position and commensurate experience and qualifications for the position
· Names and complete contact information for 3 references
The search will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
Texas Woman’s University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Woman’s University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.
All positions at Texas Woman’s University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.
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