Job Details
The Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences (HNES) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applications for a 9-month Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in sport management to begin in the Fall of 2026 (August 16, 2026 start date). This position’s workload is 40 percent teaching (12 credits/year), 40 percent research, 10 percent advising, and 10 percent service. Responsibilities will include supporting NDSU’s land-grant mission of teaching, research, and service.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Sport Management program; participate in academic advising of both undergraduate and graduate students; serve on graduate student committees; establish an independent line of research and publish in scholarly journals; seek external funding to support scholarly activity; be active in professional organizations; and provide service to the department, college, university, and community; work effectively with colleagues across disciplines and/or community organizations; contribute to department governance and foster a collaborative community across the HNES department.
The Sport Management program is an active program of approximately 170 students with a stable student organization. The program prioritizes experiential learning through national trips and active learning in the classroom. The Sport Management program has established industry partnerships connecting students with working professionals. Learn more about the Sport Management program here. The HNES department is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences and includes three undergraduate programs, four graduate programs, and 15 faculty members. There are approximately 430 undergraduates and 100 graduate students within the department.
NDSU is distinctive as a student-focused, land grant, research university, with approximately 12,000 students enrolled. NDSU is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and operationalizing this component of its strategic plan.
The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education has ranked NDSU among the top 100 public universities in the country. NDSU is in the elite category of "Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity," with total research expenditures topping $190 million in the most recent National Science Foundation survey.
Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. Fargo has a vibrant downtown, thriving school districts, numerous parks and recreation opportunities, and is known for its low-cost of living and safe neighborhoods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in sport management or closely related field from an accredited institution (PhD degree completion required by July 31, 2026)
- Teaching experience within sport management or related field
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Effective oral and written communications skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Evidence of high-quality instruction, advising, and mentoring of students
- History of seeking external funding to support scholarly research
- Evidence of industry-related experience in sport management
- Involvement in professional organizations
A complete application packet will include: 1) a letter of application addressing the position qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) the names and contact information for at least three professional references, 4) unofficial copies of all degree granting transcripts, 5) teaching philosophy (2 page maximum), and 6) short and long-term research agenda (2 page maximum).
Screening of applicants will begin on January 19, 2026 and proceed until the position is filled. Women and traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Joel White, search committee chair, at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing] (office phone).
