Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Studies

Randolph College seeks a tenure-track faculty member to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in our Sport and Exercise Studies major and new Master’s of Sport Management graduate program. Courses to be taught include sport leadership and sport management related classes, social and ethical sport issues, senior seminar and other sport and exercise related courses. Date of employment is July 1, 2027; report date is early August. A Ph.D. is required by start date.

The new faculty member will engage in scholarly activities, serve on college committees, participate in college service, and assist in the academic advising and continued development of the undergraduate sport and exercise studies program. Tenure-track faculty teach six courses per academic year, three per semester. The College’s innovative TAKE2 curriculum includes 4 seven-week sessions in an academic year allowing students to sharpen their focus with immersive learning, gain life balance with a more flexible schedule, and, most importantly, thrive within a supportive student-centered environment. Opportunities for new course development are available.

To apply, submit a letter of application, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references including contact information to sportexercsearch@randolphcollege.edu. A request for letters of recommendation will be made to the finalists of the virtual phase of the interview process. At least one reference should address teaching effectiveness. Applications received by December 5, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Randolph is an EOE M/F/D/V employer and encourages applicants who enrich the inclusivity of the campus community.

Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, is in Lynchburg VA at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Randolph College has a longstanding reputation for excellence in teaching and an appreciation for and commitment to diversity. Randolph was recognized as one of the nation’s “best and most interesting” institutions by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and was highly ranked for “most accessible professors” by the Princeton Review.

Ph.D. in the areas of sport management, sport leadership, and sport and exercise studies related fields.