Assistant Professor of Practice; Online In Sport Management

Position Description

Assistant Professor of Practice (Online) In Sport Management

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Kinesiology and Sport Management

This is a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Practice in Sport Management position to begin September 1, 2026. The position is assigned to online teaching of 8-week courses offered asynchronously across five 8-week terms (two in the fall, two in the spring, one in the summer) to provide flexibility to non-traditional online students.

You will accrue vacation and report leave monthly following TTU s Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Because vacation is accrued, you will follow a staff holiday schedule: holiday schedule.

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Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a campus in Lubbock, the university enrolls over 40,000 students. It is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce and to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:
Referred to as the Hub City, Lubbock offers a diverse population, a strong community, and a low cost of living. It has a celebrated arts and music scene and is within driving distance of several major cities.

Texas Tech University Online extends the university s commitment to high-quality education to learners worldwide. Online instructors are part of a collaborative community with access to instructional design support, training, and digital tools to enhance student engagement. Faculty teaching online are valued members of the university and contribute to its mission of teaching, research, and service.

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management enrolls approximately 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and about 100 master s degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology, plus a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. The department s facilities include classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally include teaching in an area of expertise, mentoring students in professional and career preparation, and liaising with professional contacts on behalf of the department or program. Applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels across teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Texas Tech University

TTU Online (remote duty point)

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

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Please include the following documents in your application:

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Katie Brown, Search Committee Chair, wn or .

Full Time

Monthly

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines, as well as the institutional pay plan.

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Non Tenure track

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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03/06/2026