Associate Professor

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in sport management program, such as sustainability in sport management, Sport Tourism and Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Development. • Develop and continuously update course materials to reflect cutting-edge research, contemporary issues, and industry best practices. • Design and implement innovative, student-centered pedagogical approaches, including experiential learning and case-based teaching, and applied community projects. • Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, fostering their intellectual, professional, and personal development. • Conduct high-quality research in sport management, with emphasis on areas such as sport sustainability, sport tourism, event and facility management, community sport development, sport policy, and social impact assessment. • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international academic conferences. • Pursue external research funding and collaborate with interdisciplinary and cross-sector partners to advance knowledge in the field of sport management. • Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects, theses, and dissertations focused on sport management-related topics, including sport sustainability initiatives, sport tourism development, event management, community sport participation, and related areas within the sport industry • Establish and maintain partnerships with sports organizations, educational institutions, government bodies, and private sector entities to enhance learning opportunities and research collaborations. • Contribute to community programs that use sport management to support sport development and benefit the community. Participate in professional development activities • Participate in departmental and college-level strategic planning, curriculum development, and accreditation processes. Qualifications • Education: PhD in Sport Management or a closely related field (e.g., Sport Business, Sport Administration, Leisure and Tourism Studies). • Experience: • Record of scholarship meriting appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. • Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in sport management–related courses. • Strong research profile in sport management with publications in peer-reviewed journals. • Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate research projects (theses and dissertations). • Demonstrated engagement in external research funding and collaborative projects. • Experience establishing partnerships with sport organizations, industry stakeholders, or public institutions. • Exposure to curriculum development, program review, or accreditation processes is highly desirable. • Familiarity with sport systems, markets, or policy contexts in the Middle East region is an advantage. • Skills: • Expertise in key sport management domains such as sport sustainability, sport tourism, hospitality, event and facility management, sport policy, and community sport development. • Strong pedagogical skills with the ability to implement innovative, student-centered and experiential learning approaches. • Excellent research, academic writing, and presentation skills. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural academic environments. Required Documents • Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position. • Curriculum vitae (CV). • Copy of highest earned credential (plus transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed). • Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well as their telephone contact). • Statement of Teaching Philosophy detailing your approach to teaching theory and practical courses, learning, and student engagement. • Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application. Application Deadline: 4 April 2026 Benefits • A three-year renewable contract. • Salary commensurate with experience. • Tax-free salary. • Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies. • Annual round-trip air tickets for the faculty member and dependents. • Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only). • Private health care and health insurance. • Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies. • End-of-contract indemnity. How To Apply Returning Applicants: Log in to the QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa/) and update your profile. Use it to apply for this position. New Applicants: Create an account on the QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa/) and complete your personal profile. Once complete, you may use it to apply for open positions.