What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Studies position at LeTourneau University?
The position is for nine months with the possibility of summer teaching. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily weekdays but could include some evening classes and independent studies. Attendance will also be required at some evening and weekend events.
LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Studies, Department of Human Performance & Sport Studies. This is a tenure-track position with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of kinesiology & sport studies courses with an emphasis on sport studies at undergraduate level. This position is designed for a dynamic faculty member who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for careers in sport-related fields through experiential learning, industry engagement, and faith integration.
The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the Department of Human Performance & Sport Studies. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in sport-related areas such as sport management, sport communication, sport marketing, sport sociology, sport ethics, and various other sport studies topics
- Contribute to the development and growth of the Human Performance & Sport Studies program
- Advise and mentor students in academic, professional, and spiritual development
- Intentionally integrate faith in the classroom and in one-on-one discipleship in a meaningful way
- Engage in experiential learning initiatives (e.g., internships, industry partnerships, event-based learning such as Final Four or Super Bowl opportunities)
- Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional engagement appropriate to the discipline
- Participate in departmental, university, and professional service
- Earned doctorate in Sport Management, Sport Studies, Kinesiology, or a related field required
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Ability to teach across multiple sport-related disciplines depending on program needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional or applied experience in the sport industry preferred
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, list of references, copies of unofficial transcripts, and answers to several faith questions available in the online application form on the university’s website linked below. The review process will begin as early as October 15th, 2026, and all applications received by October 30th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. To apply, visit www.letu.edu/jobs-faculty. Questions about the search process may be directed to OfficeoftheProvost@letu.edu.
In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.
LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.
LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.
LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.
The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
See https://www.letu.edu for more information.