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Indiana University

Assistant Professor

Bloomington, IN · On-site

Sport and event tourism * Tourism and hospitality analytics * Sustainable and resilient destinations * Experience design We welcome applicants committed to addressing complex challenges in tourism ...

Parkview Physicians Group

Physician

Warsaw, IN · On-site

Outdoor adventures and sports are a centerpiece of life in Warsaw . Community Accolades * Warsaw ... Kosciusko County was awarded Best Visitor Guide and Best Website during the Indiana Tourism ...

Parkview Physicians Group

Neurologist- Warsaw, IN

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$309K - $386K/yr

Outdoor adventures and sports are a centerpiece of life in Warsaw . Community Accolades * Warsaw ... Kosciusko County was awarded Best Visitor Guide and Best Website during the Indiana Tourism ...

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OB/GYN -Pension

Munster, IN · On-site

$244K - $263K/yr

It's known for its museums and cultural gems, making it an epicenter for tourism. Finally, Chicago is famous for its professional sports teams. Regardless of the game you prefer, there's a spectator ...

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OB/GYN -Pension

Munster, IN

$244K - $263K/yr

It's known for its museums and cultural gems, making it an epicenter for tourism. Finally, Chicago is famous for its professional sports teams. Regardless of the game you prefer, there's a spectator ...

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How much do sports tourism jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports tourism in Indiana is $45,912.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,200.00 and $47,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports tourism?

A Sports Tourism job involves promoting and organizing travel experiences centered around sporting events, competitions, and activities. Professionals in this field work with destinations, sports organizations, and travel agencies to attract visitors to sporting events or plan trips for teams and fans. Roles may include event planning, marketing, hospitality management, or tourism development. The goal is to enhance economic growth by leveraging sports as a driver for travel and tourism.

What are typical daily responsibilities in a sports tourism role?

A typical day in Sports Tourism involves coordinating travel arrangements, accommodations, and event tickets for individual clients or large groups attending sporting events. You will often work closely with sports clubs, hotels, transportation providers, and local venues to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. The role may also require onsite event support, client communication, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during trips. This dynamic environment means you are frequently multitasking and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, making every day unique and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a sports tourism position, and why are they important?

To excel in Sports Tourism, you need a solid understanding of event management, hospitality, and marketing, typically supported by a background in tourism, sports management, or related fields. Familiarity with booking platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and sports event logistics software is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and strong problem-solving abilities help professionals stand out in this field. These competencies enable seamless planning and memorable experiences for clients, ensuring the success of sports tourism initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Sports Tourism job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,912 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Assistant Professor

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

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Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position Details
Title Assistant Professor Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management - School of Health & Human Sciences Location Indianapolis Position Summary
Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Tourism, Hospitality, or Event Management to support its expanding programs in tourism, events, hospitality, and sport management. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.
Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, IU Indianapolis offers a distinctive urban research environment in one of the nation's premier destinations for conventions, mega-events, and sports tourism. Indianapolis is internationally recognized as the "Sports Capital of the World," home to the NCAA headquarters, major professional sports franchises, global sporting events, and a thriving sport-tech ecosystem.
The city also features one of the most highly regarded convention centers in the United States-the Indiana Convention Center-positioning Indianapolis as a leading convention and mega-event destination.
This setting provides unparalleled opportunities for industry collaboration, applied research, and experiential learning partnerships across tourism, hospitality, event management, and sport industries.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in areas such as:
  • Tourism and destination management
  • Convention and event management
  • Hotel operations and revenue management
  • Hospitality leadership and strategy
  • Sport and event tourism
  • Tourism and hospitality analytics
  • Sustainable and resilient destinations
  • Experience design

We welcome applicants committed to addressing complex challenges in tourism systems, destination competitiveness, event strategy, hospitality innovation, sustainability, technology integration, and data-informed decision-making.
Research and Collaboration Opportunities
We seek scholars who create or employ innovative qualitative, quantitative, or computational methods to examine issues including:
  • Convention and mega-event impact
  • Sport tourism and event-driven development
  • Urban destination strategy and competitiveness
  • Hospitality performance and revenue optimization
  • Tourism analytics and predictive modeling
  • Sustainable tourism and community engagement
  • Technology, AI, and smart destinations

Indianapolis provides a living laboratory for tourism and event research. Faculty have strong potential to collaborate with:
  • The Indiana Convention Center and Visit Indy
  • NCAA and national governing sport bodies
  • Professional sport franchises and event organizers
  • Major recurring events (e.g., large-scale sporting championships, conventions, and festivals)
  • Hospitality leaders, venue operators, and destination management organizations

Responsibilities
  • Teach undergraduate courses in tourism, hospitality, event management, sport tourism, or related domains.
  • Establish and sustain a productive research agenda with potential for external funding.
  • Develop applied partnerships with tourism, hospitality, convention, and sport industry stakeholders.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives and community engagement.
  • Mentor undergraduate students.
  • Provide service at the departmental, school, and university levels.
  • Support learners through effective, evidence-based teaching practices.

Duties
  • 50% Research
  • 40% Teaching (2 courses/fall and spring semesters)
  • 10% Service


About IU Indianapolis
IU Indianapolis is Indiana's premier urban public research university and holds both Community Engagement and R1 Carnegie Classifications. The campus serves more than 22,000 students across 15 schools and is making major investments in research infrastructure, including:
  • The Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute
  • The Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing
  • IU LAB at 16 Tech, supported by a $138 million Lilly Endowment grant
The School of Health & Human Sciences prepares graduates to lead in complex global industries and seeks scholars committed to impactful research, innovative teaching, and meaningful engagement with Indianapolis and beyond.


Basic Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in a related discipline, including but not limited to: hospitality, tourism, leisure studies, event management, sport tourism, or others
  • Demonstrated potential for success in research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
  • Potential to secure independent external funding with collaborative research in the health sciences and related fields.
  • Evolving research program aligned with or complementary to the IU Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences.
  • Teach undergraduate courses in tourism, hospitality, event management, sport tourism, or related domains.
  • Develop applied partnerships with tourism, hospitality, convention, and sport industry stakeholders.
  • Provide service at the departmental, school, and university levels.


Department Contact for Questions
For more information on the position, don't hesitate to get in touch with the search committee chair, Dr. David Pierce, at dpierce3@iu.edu. Additional information on the School of Health & Human Sciences, as well as the Department of Tourism, Event and Sport Management, is available at: https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html.
Additional Qualifications
  • Post-doctoral training or equivalent field/industry experience
  • College teaching experience
  • Potential for collaborative and/or interdisciplinary research across SHHS and the IU Indianapolis campus
  • History of independent external funding with collaborative research with Industry and the private sectors
Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101508-2026

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