Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Department: Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Sport Management
Search Number: 26-016 A-B

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is the only R2 institution in the State of Connecticut and a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston.

The Department of Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management offers an undergraduate degree in Sport Management that includes concentration areas in sport management, and sport, recreation, and wellness. Additionally, the Department offers a graduate degree in Sport & Entertainment Management with specializations in sport management, athletics administration, and entertainment management. The undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Brief Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Southern invites applications from individuals who believe in the mission of public higher education and are committed to outstanding teaching and scholarship. Successful candidates will be disciplinary scholars devoted to a student-centric approach. The Department of Recreation, Tourism, & Sport Management seeks qualified faculty members to fill two (2) full-time, tenure-track openings with a start date of August 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as well as advise undergraduate and graduate student interns. Scholarly activities, productive service, and student advisement are required. Engagement with the sport business/practitioner community is expected.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Sport Management or related field; ABD candidates considered. If ABD, candidate must provide evidence of earned doctorate by the time of appointment. 
• Teaching experience that aligns with the department’s Sport Management curriculum. 
• Evidence of the ability to teach effectively at the university level and to engage in meaningful scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and grant-funded activities. 
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of two or more years of experience teaching college-level courses. 
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse group of undergraduate students. 
• Demonstrated effectiveness with teaching in a variety of formats (on-ground, hybrid, online). 
• Demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity. 
• Experience in the sport industry and/or intercollegiate athletics environments. 
• Experience in academic program development/coordination. 
• Experience with and/or understanding of COSMA accreditation standards.

Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references electronically to: RTSM-SMT Search Committee Chair at RTSMsearch1@southernct.edu. Best consideration will be given to complete applications received by Friday, December 12, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.