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The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”
The ad says“Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.”

Job Title

Assistant Teaching Professor

Department

Sport Leadership and Management Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-15

Job Description Summary

Miami University (Oxford, OH) is announcing a search for an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning Fall Semester 2027. Responsibilities include teaching sport leadership and management courses; advising students; and providing professional service to the department, college, and institution. This is an on-campus position and requires regular on-campus presence.

Job Description

Assistant Teaching Professor positions are eligible for promotion to Associate and Full rank with 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year contracts, respectively, but are non-tenure eligible.

Minimum Qualifications: A doctorate in Sport Leadership, Sport Management, Sport Administration, or closely-related field required by date of appointment.

Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) evidence of high-quality instruction; and 2) experience teaching sport management courses at the college level including, but not limited to, classes such as Sport Marketing, Sport Administration, Facilities and Event Management, Sport Ethics, or Sport Analytics.

Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) is a growing department serving 800+ undergraduate students (majors and minors) and 45+ graduate students. The mission of SLAM is to prepare students to succeed in leadership positions in the sport industry by providing them with knowledge and skills to critically analyze and innovatively engage in the business and culture of sport. The SLAM has three undergraduate majors designed to prepare students for specific career opportunities in Sport Management, Sport Coaching, Sport Communication and Media. SLAM students often double major or minor in management, marketing, or entrepreneurship in the Farmer School of Business, a nationally ranked top-25 undergraduate business program.

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). It is our belief that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. Sam Morris at morrissp@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after the position is posted, and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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