Description

The Department of Health & Kinesiology at Purdue University invites applications for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) in Sport Management beginning August 17, 2026. 

The successful candidate will teach in the Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) program, primarily in Indianapolis, and will collaborate with program and department leadership to further develop and implement the MSSM Program in Indianapolis. The position also includes contributions to program accreditation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, student-centered team at a leading public institution.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Sport Management or a related field (e.g. Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Business Administration, Health and Human Performance) by the time of employment and provide evidence of teaching experience. Graduate teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to connect professional experience to graduate-level instruction and 5–10+ years of leadership or administrative experience in sport organizations such as:  intercollegiate athletics (athletic director, compliance, student-athlete development, external relations); professional sport teams (event operations, analytics, marketing, ticketing, community relations); governing bodies (NCAA, conference office, national sport organizations);  sport marketing or sponsorship sales, ticketing and revenue strategy, fan engagement/digital engagement, corporate partnerships, NIL operations and athlete branding, sport policy, business intelligence roles, sport analytics, or communications, media, or branding in sport. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to translate professional practice into effective teaching and mentorship. 

Application Process

All application packages should include:

• A curriculum vita
• Letter of interest describing teaching experience in higher education and/or experience in a clinical education setting
• Statement on Teaching Philosophy
• Statement on Approach to Clinical/Applied Practice
• Three letters of reference (sent separately by the recommender) 

Three letters of reference should be sent electronically (by the recommender) to Mrs. Christy Daugherty at daugher2@purdue.edu.

The application review process will begin March 15, 2025 and the position will be open until it is filled.  

Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Patrick Tutka at ptutka@purdue.edu.

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Education

PhD in Sport Management or Related Field

Experience

5-10+ years

Benefits Eligibility

FLSA Status

About Us

The Department of Health & Kinesiology is one of nine units in the College of Health & Human Sciences and is home to 23 full-time faculty, 650 undergraduate students, and 80 graduate students. We offer a BS in Kinesiology with concentrations in Sports Medicine, Sport Management, and Clinical Exercise Physiology. Our graduate programs include the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Sport Management, MS in Health and Kinesiology, and PhD in Health and Kinesiology. Some of our programs are offered in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis. 

College of Health and Human Sciences
The College of Health and Human Science (HHS) is driving innovation in Indianapolis through educational programs in Sports Management, Athletic Training, and Hospitality & Tourism Management, alongside research initiatives like the Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center. Guided by Purdue’s One Health Pillar, we aim to integrate disciplines across health and human sciences to advance human health, reduce risks, and promote preventive care.
 

HHS’s Indianapolis vision is to prepare students as One Health leaders with cross-disciplinary expertise in nutrition, fitness, toxicology, mental health, and the impact of medications and environmental factors. We are committed to improving lives by fostering developmental health, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable communities. Leveraging the strengths of HHS’s nine units and collaborations across Purdue colleges, industry, and Indiana health systems, our Indianapolis efforts will expand education, research, and engagement to create thriving organizations and communities.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.