Chair and Tenured Faculty Position Department of Sport Management, Tourism, and Recreation

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Chair and Tenured Faculty Position Department of Sport Management,
Tourism, and Recreation

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington School of Public Health

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Public Health‐Bloomington (SPH‐B)
invites applications for the position of Chair and Tenured
Professor in the Department of Sport Management,
Tourism, and Recreation. We are seeking an accomplished and
collaborative leader with a strong record of research, academic
leadership, and administration who is excited by the opportunity to
shape the future of a newly formed department and champion the
success of its faculty, staff, and students.

We seek candidates who bring multidisciplinary perspectives,
intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence in research,
teaching, service, and mentorship. The successful candidate will
help advance an ambitious vision for a department positioned at the
intersection of sport, tourism, recreation, health, and human
well-being. This 12-month appointment would ideally start
July 1, 2027, although an earlier or later start date is
negotiable. Applications received by November 30, 2026, will
receive full priority consideration, and applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

This position presents a rare opportunity to lead a newly formed
department with established strengths, outstanding faculty, and
strong momentum. The next chair will play a pivotal role in shaping
the department’s identity, fostering interdisciplinary
collaboration, expanding its impact, and advancing excellence
across its teaching, research, and service missions.

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (
AAU ) since 1909, Indiana University Bloomington prides itself in
offering outstanding academics grounded in world-class research and
vibrant campus life. The School of Public Health-Bloomington,
located on the university’s flagship campus, includes more than 160
faculty members across five departments. The newly formed
Department of Sport Management, Tourism, and Recreation
maintains strong connections across the School of Public
Health-Bloomington and throughout Indiana University. Although
newly formed, the department brings together established programs
with more than 80 years of collective history and accomplishment.
Given robust enrollment growth, SPH -B has recently been engaged in
a major faculty hiring initiative and is launching another wave of
faculty recruitment, including this search for an innovative and
visionary chair who will help define the department’s next chapter
and elevate its national and international impact.

Responsibilities: The chair will provide inspirational and
practical leadership for research, teaching, and service; manage
the budget and secure financial resources to meet program
objectives; actively assist with fundraising activities; represent
the department on external committees and to groups; oversee
operations of the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching
including the recruitment and mentorship of outstanding faculty,
staff, and students; and facilitate productive interaction among
faculty, staff, students, and alumni. It is expected that the
successful candidate will work closely with the dean to further the
school’s goals and mission related to teaching, research, and
service.

About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820,
Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of Indiana
University and a member of the Association of American Universities
( AAU ). With more than 47,000 students and a strong tradition of
excellence in research, teaching, and service, IU Bloomington
provides an exceptional environment for academic innovation and
collaboration. The School of Public Health-Bloomington includes
five academic departments, with more than 300 faculty and staff,
and a shared commitment to advancing health and well-being through
impactful research, education, and community engagement.

Indiana University provides SPH -B faculty with exceptional support
for teaching and research through programs such as the Faculty
Academy on Excellence in Teaching (F.A.C.E.T.), extensive research
development and administrative support through the Office of the
Vice President for Research, and collaborations with organizations
including the NCAA, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana University
Athletics, the U.S. National Park Service, and a wealth of local,
national, and international partners. Together, these resources
create an environment that fosters innovation, interdisciplinary
collaboration, and meaningful scholarly impact.

Located in south-central Indiana, Bloomington combines the vibrancy
of a major research university with the quality of life of a
welcoming college town, offering a rich arts scene, outstanding
outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a reasonable cost of
living.

For more information about the School of Public Health-Bloomington
and Indiana University Bloomington, visit:

School of Public Health-Bloomington: http://www.publichealth.indiana.edu

Indiana University Bloomington: https://www.indiana.edu

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a
closely related field within sport management, recreation,
tourism management, and/or recreational therapy . A background
through education and/or experience in public health will be seen
as an advantage in this role. Candidates must also demonstrate a
record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a senior career
level, including evidence of high-quality teaching, research, and
curriculum development. The successful candidate will demonstrate
the ability to build consensus, inspire excellence, foster a
positive culture, and bring people together around a shared vision
for the department’s future. The candidate is expected to be
appointed as a tenured professor. Finally, candidates are expected
to reside in Bloomington, Indiana, to permit full engagement with
the department, school, campus, and community.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions about the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be
directed to Dave Archer at dwarcher@iu.edu or via postal
mail at Department of Sport Management, Tourism, and
Recreation Search & Screen Committee, School Public
Health–Bloomington, Indiana University, 1025 East 7th Street,
Bloomington, IN 47405-4801. Questions regarding the position may be
directed to Lisa Koontz, Director of Faculty Operations, lmkoontz@iu.edu , or Grace
Sembajwe, Executive Associate Dean, gsembajw@iu.edu .

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Application Procedure: Please provide a (1) curriculum vitae
and (2) cover letter no longer than 5 pages in length summarizing
your qualifications and interest in the position, which includes a
research statement and overview of research experience, and a
statement of teaching interest and experience. If selected as a
finalist, we will additionally request a list of up to six (6)
references; references will be contacted if you are selected for a
finalist interview and/or job offer. Interested candidates should
submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34358

Before a conditional offer of employment is finalized,
candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or
previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will
also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University
Bloomington with all current and former employers along these
lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the
context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will
be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case
basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University
Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct
very seriously.

For Best Consideration Date

11/30/2026

Expected Start Date

07/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101686-2026