Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Tenure-Track Position

Alvernia University’s ACBSP-accredited Header School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sport Management position beginning August 2026.

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• The ability to integrate diverse pedagogical approaches across varied learning environments.
• A defined research agenda and a commitment to service within the university and broader community.

About the School:

The Header School of Business, located in Alvernia’s state-of-the-art Reading CollegeTowne facility, offers technology-driven classrooms, a business lab equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, and opportunities for collaboration through the O’Pake Institute for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. We support scholar-practitioners who engage in applied research and experiential learning that connects theory with practice.

As an ACBSP-accredited institution, Alvernia seeks candidates who bring both academic credentials and relevant business experience to ensure a balanced integration of theory, practice, and scholarship that advances program goals and outcomes.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Teaching assignments may include:

• Undergraduate, graduate, and accelerated adult courses.
• Off-site corporate education and online or hybrid delivery formats.

Candidates are expected to incorporate high-impact teaching practices, including service learning, experiential learning, action research, and innovative pedagogy.

About Alvernia University:

Alvernia is pursuing a bold vision to redefine itself as a 21st-century modern regional university, emphasizing:

• Growth in business programs and enrollment.
• International student engagement.
• Community partnerships, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

We seek faculty who are thoughtful, creative, and adaptable—educators who will contribute meaningfully to Alvernia’s dynamic environment.

Commitment to Mission and Values:

All Alvernia employees are expected to uphold Franciscan ideals and advance the University’s mission through service, respect, intellectual curiosity, innovation, and accountability. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Employee Benefits:

Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Alvernia University is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment-based visas, including H-1B visas, for this position. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Research statement
• Official transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values and to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion.