Department of Sports Studies Tenure-Stream Appointment - Sport, Health, and Well

Overview

The Department of Sports Studies at Bishops University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Sports Studies in sport, health, and well-being, beginning July 1, 2026. The successful candidate must possess a PhD at the time of appointment, and have or be developing a program related to health and well-being in or through sport, broadly defined, such as:

• Safe Sport and athlete protection (e.g., maltreatment prevention and safeguarding frameworks)
• Mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and care in sport
• Sport policy, governance, and ethics
• Sport as a context for individual, community, or population health
• Related areas aligned with health and wellbeing in or through sport

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, along with the potential to contribute to program development. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in areas such as Safe Sport; athlete welfare, protection, and human rights in sport; mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in sport, and/or other courses aligned with the candidate's expertise and the evolving needs of the program.

Bishops University is a public and secular institution offering undergraduate and graduate courses. The language of instruction is English. Candidates are not expected to have a working knowledge of French when they apply, though a willingness to learn and connect with the broader francophone community over time will bring personal and professional benefits.

Founded in 2009, the Department of Sports Studies is one of the fastest-growing departments at Bishops, with an undergraduate student body of approximately 250 Majors and 30 Minors across three concentrations:
Athletic Development, Business and Society, and Health and Exercise. The successful candidate will contribute to the redevelopment and evolution of our existing Health and Exercise concentration to more closely align with the area outlined above. The Department has a robust research culture housed in the Sports Studies Collaboratory lab space on campus, including an undergraduate honours program and the potential to supervise graduate students.

The Department also has a vital and growing relationship with the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which presents opportunities for experiential learning and research partnerships. More information about Bishops University and the Department of Sports Studies can be found at Sports Studies Bishops University.

Bishops is a remarkable place to study and teach about sport with world-class Nordic skiing trails and a golf course on campus, a robust Varsity and Club Athletics Department, and a deep cultural appreciation for outdoor recreation and lifestyle sports. Sports Studies is embedded in and representative of the institution and the region.

Bishops University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs as well as selected graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on dynamic and effective teaching, experiential learning, and research and knowledge mobilization. Located in the beautiful Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal, our riverside campus has a growing and vibrant research culture, cohesive community, and collegial faculty and staff.

Equal opportunity and accommodation:
Bishops University is committed to equal access employment in public bodies for women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous and disabled people (including accommodation during the selection process). Candidates who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the process may contact Human Resources at  In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Questions about the position or the process can be sent to Tavis Smith, Chair of the Department of Sports Studies, at

Application packages should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching dossier, including philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Statement of research achievements and future objectives

The package should be sent by the applicant as one PDF file. Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent directly by the referees. All materials should be submitted to the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Social Sciences, Monetta Gallichon. by Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Land Acknowledgement

Bishops University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montreal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this location is a reminder of the ongoing work toward decolonization and reconciliation.

For more information, contact the Department of Sports Studies at the address above.