Clinical Assistant Professor (open rank) - Sports Administration - Department of Health and Sport Sciences - College of Education and Human Development - R104049

Department:

Health and Sport Sciences

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R104049

Position Description:

Position Opening for Clinical Assistant Professor (open rank)

10-month clinical (non-tenure track) position in Sport Administration

The College of Education and Human Development is seeking candidates for a full-time term faculty position in its Department of Health and Sport Sciences. This position will be at the rank of Lecturer or Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Administration and is a non-tenure-track, 10-month renewable appointment. The start date for this position is August 1, 2024.

The University of Louisville's Sport Administration program's mission is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students with skill sets to become the next generation of leaders, decision makers, and managers in the sport industry. We are accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), and our BS and MS programs are ranked in the top ten in the nation. For more program information - http://louisville.edu/education/departments/hss/spad

Louisville, the 29th largest city in the nation, is a thriving community that is increasingly diverse and known for Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, excellent college sports, competitive schools, geographic centrality, and moderate climate. The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university of approximately 22,000 students located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally endorsed public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. The University of Louisville has three campuses: the 287-acre Belknap Campus located three miles from downtown Louisville that houses 7 of the 12 colleges and schools; the Health Sciences Center which is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital ; and the Shelbyhurst Campus located in eastern Jefferson County. Visit the University of Louisville website at www.louisville.edu/edu/hss for more information.

Duties and Responsibilities

Term (non-tenure) faculty are expected to teach undergraduate Sport Administration courses and/or graduate Sport Administration courses in one or more of the COSMA CPC content areas. These courses will include both on-campus and online delivery. In addition to teaching, faculty are also expected to perform duties in service to the Sport Administration Program, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, and/or College of Education and Human Development. These responsibilities may include the following: student mentoring, program leadership, committee membership, collaboration with community partners, program marketing and communication efforts, and participation in the ongoing development of the program and/or department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sport Administration, Sport Management, Sport Business, or a related field
• Prior college/university teaching experience and evidence of ability to teach in one or more of the COSMA CPC areas.
• Able to work effectively as a team member to support program priorities.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice.

• PhD in Sport Management or a related field, or a J.D.
• Teaching expertise in any area related to sport management is desired, but preference will be given to candidates with the interest or ability to teach sport communication, sport promotion and sales, digital development, and technology in sport and/ or sociology of sport.
• Prior experience in online course instruction and design.
• At least two years of relevant management or leadership experience in the sport industry.
• Interest or ability to assist with supporting alumni and student engagement initiatives.

Competitive, based upon qualifications and

Appointment: 10-month renewable contract

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2024

Application procedures:

Formal review of applicants will begin March 25, 2024

Applicants must apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs

You will be asked to electronically submit a single PDF application packet including the following:

• a current curriculum vitae and/or resume,
• a cover letter of application explaining how minimum and preferred qualifications are met and describing relevant experiences and interests in the position,
• names and contact information for at least three references. (Letters of recommendation may be requested of candidates at a later date; however, candidates may include up to three current letters of recommendation with their application materials if desired).
• Applicants must also complete a Self-ID form on this site.

To apply for this position, follow the "Online App. Form" link below and then click on the "Apply Now". You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the "Submit" button. Detailed instructions are available at

in the "My Career Tools" section. Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM on the deadline date. If the posting description requested that you follow up and mail or email other documents, your application will not be considered complete until those have been received by the department.

Additional inquiries can be addressed to:

Professor Regina Presley , Search Committee Chair

[email protected]

(502) 852-8297

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.