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Faculty Recruitment Trends for 2018–2022 for Sport Management Education in Japan

Masaya Muneda et al.

Sport Management Education Journal2026https://doi.org/10.1123/smej.2025-0009article
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This study examined trends in the recruitment of sport management faculty at Japanese universities from 2018 to 2022. A content analysis of 186 faculty job postings revealed that 91 universities (48.9%) offered academic programs in sport management. Postings from physical education departments increased, whereas those from business and economics declined, with most openings in urban areas. Universities favored mid-career candidates and placed a strong emphasis on teaching experience. Key teaching areas included “Management/Leadership,” “Marketing,” “Lifelong/Community/Health Sports,” and “Social/Cultural/Historical Aspects.” These trends highlight shifting institutional needs and provide insights for curriculum design and doctoral training in sport management education.

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@article{masaya2026,
  title        = {{Faculty Recruitment Trends for 2018–2022 for Sport Management Education in Japan}},
  author       = {Masaya Muneda et al.},
  journal      = {Sport Management Education Journal},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1123/smej.2025-0009},
}

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F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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