Assistant Professor

About This Role

This full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position focuses on college sport business within a leading national program. The role involves developing a nationally recognized research program on the evolving landscape of U.S. college sport, teaching courses, pursuing external funding, and mentoring students. It suits a faculty member committed to shaping the future of sport, entertainment, and venue management through excellence in teaching, research, service, and industry engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized program of research focused on the forces shaping the evolving landscape of U.S. college sport
• Contribute to the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) and its mission of advancing interdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration among college-sport scholars, and disseminating research
• Develop and sustain a program of excellence in research
• Teach courses in Sport and Entertainment Management
• Pursue external funding opportunities related to research agenda
• Provide mentoring and guidance to students in the major
• Collaborate with other departmental faculty in the general mission of the unit
• Serve on Department, College, or University committees as needed

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Entertainment Management, or a related-field discipline by the start date of employment (ABDs considered)
• Primary teaching and research interests in Sport and Entertainment in one or more of the following high-demand areas: the business of U.S. college sport, athlete branding and NIL, college sport governance
• Other areas of interest include finance, analytics, marketing and sponsorship, sales, event operations, law and governance, leadership, and venue management
• An active research agenda with a demonstrated ability to generate impactful, peer-reviewed research in premier outlets
• Strong evidence of (or potential to attract) external funding
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality classroom instruction

Important Details

• Schedule: 9-month faculty member
• Start date: August 16, 2027
• Application deadline: Initial review of applicants will commence October 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled

Application Process

• Submit a letter of intent describing how the candidate's professional/academic experiences and research profile match the position
• Submit a current curriculum vitae/resume
• Submit a list of three professional references and contact information
• Final-round candidates must submit three recommendation letters on official letterhead with physical signatures (no typed names)
• Final-round candidates must submit an official transcript from an accredited degree-granting institution
• Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a USC-approved credential evaluator

About the Company

The University of South Carolina system transforms the lives of South Carolinians through its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state, enrolling more than 50,000 students. Its Palmetto College campuses enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All system institutions emphasize service to build healthier, more educated communities. The David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is a leader in the field, offering B.S., MSEM, and Ph.D. programs and is recognized for its innovative approach to education, cutting-edge research, and industry-leading faculty.