Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

Lecturer Position

Classification

Title:

Lecturer

Job Description:

We are seeking candidates with a strong record of teaching excellence, demonstrated through impactful learning experiences, student engagement, and pedagogical innovation. The ideal candidate will integrate new methods, technologies, and experiential opportunities that prepare students for the evolving sport industry. Candidates should have proven experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to service at the department, college, and professional levels.

We value educators who can adapt to varied learning environments, foster critical thinking, and create student-centered classrooms that strengthen our programs.

Expected Salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date.

Preferred:
Candidates should be passionate about student learning and have experience in developing new courses, teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats, as well as integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in core areas of the sport management curriculum, such as marketing, finance, sociology, and law, along with experience supervising internships and capstone projects.

Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in sport management related areas including sport business finance and revenue, introduction to sport management, sport operations and facility management, legal issues in sport, sport ethics, sport data analytics and advanced career preparation.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online and include (a) an application letter summarizing qualifications; (b) a teaching statement and evidence of teaching proficiency; (c) a curriculum vitae; and (d) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by July 20, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Send inquiries and nominations to Dr. Scott Nestler, Search Committee Chair, nestler.scott. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track, on-campus limited term appointment scheduled to begin by September 1st. The University of Florida is an equal employment employer. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.

Degrees earned from educational institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD).