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About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Description

The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, one of the oldest sport management programs in the world, is uniquely housed within the nationally ranked Isenberg School of Management. It offers BS, MS, MBA/MS, and PhD programs and is home to fifteen full-time faculty members.

We strive to be leaders in the field of sport management and mentor students who will make a meaningful difference in the sport industry. Toward this goal, we have the McCormack Center for Research and Education that supports our international partnerships, the McCormack Case Study Collection, the McCormack Though Leadership Papers, and two research laboratories-the KnowRivalry Lab and the Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport. The University of Massachusetts is also home to the Mark H. McCormack Collection - the archives of sports business innovator Mark H. McCormack and his company, IMG.

Requirements

The position opening is for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Sport Management, with a preference (but not requirement) for those who specialize in quantitative methods. Applicants must have or expect to complete a Ph.D. in Sport Management by September 2026. In addition, the department values experiential learning and student engagement; thus, candidates must provide evidence of / potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in classes.

The ability to conduct scholarly sport related research is required. Candidates must demonstrate either potential for high-quality sport related research (Assistant Professor) or an established research record (Associate Professor) in top sport management journals. Willingness and/or experience to work with doctoral students is viewed favorably as well.

Salary Range

$79,853 - $173,453

The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit letter of interest, diversity statement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.

The priority deadline for applications is December 15, 2025, but applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Applicants for this position should note they are applying for job #528901.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Advertised: Nov 14 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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