Assistant/Associate Professor in Sports Management
Join Masaryk University’s Faculty of Sports Studies to advance sports management research, teaching, and elite sports collaboration.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in sports management, economics, or related fields, paired with professional experience in elite sports, teaching, and research collaboration.
Overview
This position at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Sports Studies in Brno seeks an experienced academic to develop sports management research and teaching, focusing on elite and competitive sports. The successful candidate will lead professional and research activities, publish actively, teach modules on sports management and marketing, supervise dissertations, and collaborate with sports organizations. The role emphasizes bridging academic knowledge with practical sports needs while contributing to departmental and faculty development. Ideal for scholars with a PhD in sports management, economics, or a related field and hands-on experience in elite sports environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead research projects in sports management, particularly focusing on elite and competitive sports.
- Publish actively and contribute to research projects aligned with current sports practice needs.
- Teach modules on sports management, sports marketing, and managerial competencies at the university level.
- Supervise and examine final-year dissertations, fostering academic growth among students.
- Innovate and develop curriculum modules to enhance degree programs in sports studies.
- Collaborate with sports federations, professional clubs, and organizations to bridge academic research with practical applications.
- Contribute to the strategic and professional development of the department and faculty.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in sports management, economics, or a related field. For associate professor positions, a habilitation in accordance with Czech higher education regulations is required.
Language: Czech and English; professional proficiency required in both languages.
Instruction: Czech and English
- Demonstrable professional or managerial experience in sports, particularly within elite or competitive sports environments.
- Proven experience in teaching and supervising academic theses.
- Proficiency in teaching and communicating effectively in both Czech and English.
- Ability to collaborate within academic teams and contribute to departmental development.
- Familiarity with Czech higher education regulations and institutional policies.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but adherence to Czech higher education institutional policies is required.
- No age limits specified.
- No prior experience caps beyond professional and managerial experience in sports.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-06
Submit your application via Masaryk University’s online application system by 6 November 2026. Include a structured CV with research, publication, and professional experience details, a covering letter, and contact details for two referees who can provide professional references.
- Structured CV with research, publication, and professional experience overview
- Covering letter
- Contact details for two referees
Contact
Ivana Klaskova· Contact for inquiries
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