Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport Management | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan, *NOTE: Please do NOT submit your application via this system; to be considered, you must submit your application via the Interfolio process outlined below. Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/194360 . The search committee will review applications as they are received. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, November 20, 2026. If the application deadline is extended, additional applications may be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. The materials below should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio. Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement (up to 2 pages) Teaching statement (1 page) Up to three examples of research publications At least three references: include full name, position, relationship to applicant, e-mail address, and telephone number Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this link or contact Interfolio at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, 9am-6 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kathy Babiak at kbabiak@umich.edu . The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor in sociocultural dimensions of sport management. We seek dynamic and innovative scholars whose work is anchored in this area. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and collaborative faculty dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The primary responsibilities for this position include conducting high-quality, impactful research on the sociocultural dimensions of sport management using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. The role entails advising and mentoring students across all academic levels and securing funding to support research initiatives as appropriate. Additionally, selected candidates will collaborate with faculty across disciplines within the School of Kinesiology and other units at the University of Michigan, contribute to the development and implementation of the sport management curriculum, and engage in service activities within the university, professional organizations, and the broader community. Tenure-track faculty typically carry a 45% (Research), 45% (Teaching), and 10% (Service) load. We seek candidates whose scholarship advances understanding of the sociocultural dimensions of sport management. We are particularly interested in scholars who bring humanistic social science perspectives to the study of sport, expanding how we conceptualize, investigate, and interpret organizational, cultural, and societal phenomena. We value methodological pluralism and innovation, and welcome scholars whose work applies these perspectives to a wide range of substantive areas, sectors, and levels of analysis. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship can foster interdisciplinary collaboration and broaden the theoretical and methodological approaches that inform research across the sport management field. Specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to, race, gender, and identity in sport organizations and leadership; sport, culture, and organizational strategy; global sport and transnational dynamics; equity and inclusion in sport governance and policy; participant rights, voice, and advocacy in organizational environments; the sociocultural dimensions of NIL and collegiate reform; culturally responsive management and stakeholder engagement; and sport for development and social change. A doctoral degree in Sport Management, Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Cultural Studies, Sport Studies, or a related field is required. Candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture aligned with our school's core values . Assistant professor candidates should exhibit promise, trajectory, and/or achievements suitable for junior faculty at a major research university. At the assistant professor rank, candidates should have evidence of: scholarly prominence and academic independence, or high potential, with respect to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research; experience and/or willingness to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise; reasonable engagement in service (to the industry and/or the academy); and the ability to seek and secure external funding. At the associate and full professor ranks, candidates should exceed the expectations outlined at the assistant rank. In addition to those requirements, candidates should have: a consistent record of securing research funding, to the extent necessary to facilitate their research agenda and scholarly goals; a demonstrated, elevated, and consistent profile of scholarly and pedagogical excellence; and the experience and skills necessary to advance the international reputation of the Sport Management program in the School of Kinesiology. This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.