Reports to:Dean, School of Business Position Type:Full-Time, 3-year contract Compensation:$85,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience Deadline:Preference given to applications received by October 1, 2026 Target Start Date: August 1, 2027
The School of Business at Menlo College seeks well-qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position to offer undergraduate courses in Sports Management. Courses may include introduction to sports management, research methods in sports management, sports analytics, marketing & advertising in the sports industry, sports sponsorship & sales management, ethics in sports management, history of sports, and the economics of sports, among other topics. We are particularly interested in a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas.
The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in Sports Management or in a related field from a reputable university in hand prior to the start of the Fall 2027 semester (August 2027). Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of effective undergraduate teaching as the instructor of record. Candidates must be able and qualified to teach undergraduate Sports Management classes. They must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a collaborative and collegial environment.
The position requires undergraduate teaching in sports management, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, and active ongoing engagement in shared governance and other service assignments at the collegiate level, including assessment of learning. The usual faculty load is 21 units (usually seven three-unit classes) each academic year, split between the fall and spring semesters. In the first year, this load will be reduced to 18 units (six three-unit classes).
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College is a small, residential liberal arts and business college dedicated to preparing students to be Future Ready Now. Through a highly personalized educational experience that combines rigorous academics, applied learning, mentorship, and direct access to one of the world’s most innovative economies, Menlo College helps students convert education into measurable career and life outcomes. Guided by advisors invested in every student’s journey, Menlo empowers graduates to explore, adapt, lead with purpose, and launch lives of impact in a rapidly changing world.
Submitted applications should include a letter of interest that discusses teaching philosophy and research interests, a current CV, names and contact information for 3 references, and teaching evaluations (if available). Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. Please submit materials by October 1, 2026 to:
Menlo College Attn: Human Resources Department| 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301 Or via email to hr@menlo.edu
Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a criminal background check. Menlo College is committed to a firm policy of equal employment opportunity.
