Ju Young (LJ) Lee, Ph.D.

Ju Young (LJ) Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance

Dr. Ju Young (LJ) Lee is an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Dr. Lee teaches undergraduate and graduate Sport Management courses such as sport communication, sport facility management, and eSports management. His research focuses on key stakeholders (e.g., athletes, fans, and sport organizations) of the sport industry by examining their involvement in sport marketing and communication perspectives.

Dr. Lee holds three IU degrees. He earned his doctoral degree in Sport Management, master’s degree in Athletic Administration/Sport Management, and undergraduate degree in Sport Marketing & Management from Indiana University Bloomington.

Prior to arriving at The Citadel, Dr. Lee was a lecturer at Texas Tech University and an assistant professor at Indiana University Kokomo. As a lead faculty member of the IU Kokomo Sport & Recreation Management program, he oversaw the undergraduate program and served as the assessment coordinator and KEY coordinator. Dr. Lee has been a member of The Citadel faculty since 2022.

Degrees

• Ph.D. Sports Management (Indiana University Bloomington)
• M.S. Athletic Administration (Indiana University Bloomington)
• B.S. Sport Marketing and Management (Indiana University Bloomington)