J.C. Kim

J.C. Kim is a Professor of Sport Management and Program Director for the Metro Campus Sport Management Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), affiliated with the International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management. His academic focus spans sport fan experience, sport tourism, diversity issues in sport, and international sport administration.

• Education: PhD in Sport Management from Florida State University, MS in Sport Management from Texas A&M University, BA from Korea University.

Dr. Kim's research emphasizes sport spectatorship, global sport policies, and inclusivity in athletic contexts. He integrates these themes into courses like Legal Issues in Sport, Facility Management, and International Sport Administration Travel Study. Since 2018, he has led international experiential learning programs.

He actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Faculty Senate and advises student-athletes through FDU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Dr. Kim also serves on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Sport Safety and Security since 2016, demonstrating sustained engagement with scholarly communities.