Assistant Professor - Event/Sport Management - Human Performance and Health Education -Tenure TrackQualified candidates must apply online and submit curriculum vita, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references.Expected Start Date: August 15, 2026Position DetailsCollege - College Of Educ & Human DvlpmtExecutive Area - Provost & VP Academic AffairsDepartment - Human Performance & Hlth EducPosting Detail InformationPosting Number - F319PJob Type - Tenure TrackPay Type - Exempt/SalariedPay Grade - I30Campus Location - WMU-Kalamazoo - Main CampusSalary Range - Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.Number of Vacancies - 1General Summary - The Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) department within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor.Major Duties - Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, Sport and Tourism including: HPHE1700 – Intro to Recreation/Sports management HPHE3110 – Event marketing HPHE3001 – Intro to Esport HPHE6690 – Event & Facility Planning and Management HPHE4610 – Esports Event Production & Broadcasting Conduct research in the area of Technology Use in Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Serve on departmental committees.Minimum Qualifications - Ph.D.
from an accredited institution in Recreation Sport and Tourism, or Event Management. Doctoral dissertation in area of digital leisure experience. Two peer reviewed research publications in Technology Use in Recreation Sport and Tourism.Desired QualificationsSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Qualified candidates must apply online and submit curriculum vita, cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references.Additional Position Information - Go to: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU as one of the doctoral universities with high research activity.Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsCover LetterCurriculum VitaeList of ReferencesOptional DocumentsOther
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