Assistant Professor of Sport Management

The Maine Business School (AACSB Accredited) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Sport Management, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026. This will be a full-time, ongoing appointment, renewed annually based on satisfactory performance.

New faculty must establish a research program leading to publications in refereed journals in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective and engaging teacher, to make a strong commitment to the development of innovative curricula, to advise and mentor undergraduates in pursuit of their academic and professional goals, and to collaborate with colleagues to increase student success. Our primary teaching needs are in sport sales & sponsorship and revenue generation. The position will offer a competitive salary and research support.

The typical teaching load is two courses per semester at the undergraduate level for the first two years, after which you will teach a load of three courses one semester and two courses

one semester. The candidate will be expected to participate in the maintenance of AACSB accreditation and remain academically qualified.

The Maine Business School invites faculty to participate as full and equal partners in curriculum development, projects, and committees related to the educational mission, and school governance. The MBS supports the professional goals and development of faculty. The candidate will be expected to participate in service to the school, university, and community. The candidate should also foster collaborative relationships with the business community.

About the University :

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at  umaine.edu .

The University of Maine offers a  wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the  Maine Office of Tourism  to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications : Required :

• Ph.D. in Sport Management or be ABD with an anticipated graduation date of no later than May 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in quality research within the relevant academic discipline.
• Evidence of the ability to teach relevant classes.

Preferred :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Information :

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below :

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume / curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4 : 30 p.m. EST on October 14, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Susan Myrden,  susan.myrden@maine.edu .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may  view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact : UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.