Lecturer - Sport Management

Position Overview

The School of Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota Twin Cities is seeking a dynamic candidate for a non‑tenure‑track, Lecturer (Academic Professional) position in the area of Sport Management. Specifically, we seek a candidate committed to excellence in teaching and learning whose skills and knowledge can complement current program offerings in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach in the following areas: introductory courses in sport management, sport business, sports events and facilities and/or sport marketing.

The professional instructional position is teaching focused with additional duties related to undergraduate program leadership, advising graduate student capstones and theses, supervising undergraduate research projects, and service to the department, college, and university.

Our sport management academic programs include approximately 200 undergraduate majors in the B.S. program, 80 undergraduate minors, and 60 graduate students in M.Ed., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Complete information on the School can be found on the website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager.

• Teach the equivalent of 6 courses per academic year (3 each fall and spring semesters, 2-4 credits per course)
• Provide leadership to undergraduate curricula evaluation and innovation
• Teach core courses in the undergraduate programs including large lecture courses
• Teach other Sport Management undergraduate and graduate courses as needed
• Develop and prepare course content, materials, and syllabi
• Instruct courses using diverse modes of delivery
• Evaluate student performance and grade student materials such as exams, papers, and projects
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students
• Supervise graduate teaching assistants
• Participate in on‑campus professional development training relevant to teaching and learning. Develop partnerships that provide experiential learning opportunities for students
• Supervise field experiences and mentor students on career readiness
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in directed study, independent study, and honors program experiences
• Advise graduate students at the master's level
• Serve on graduate examining committees at the master's and doctoral level

• Participate in school, college, and University service activities
• Serve on and lead departmental, college and University‑wide committees and work groups as requested, assigned, or initiated
• Coordinate undergraduate and/or graduate programs
• Serve at the community, local, national, and/or international levels as appropriate
• Support colleagues in nomination for institutional awards via letters of nomination and recommendation

• Earned PhD or other terminal degree in Kinesiology, Sport Management, or a closely related discipline. (ABD considered with degree completion by time of appointment)
• Demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness in higher education
• Teaching competencies, industry experience, and/or research expertise in introductory courses in sport management, sport business, sports facility and event management, and/or sport marketing
• Demonstrated strengths in writing and communication skills
• Commitment to service at the professional, university, departmental, and community levels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities

• Record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals and refereed presentations at professional conferences
• Ability to teach across the sport management curriculum
• Experience in mentoring or advising undergraduate or graduate students

The School of Kinesiology advances interdisciplinary knowledge about physical activity and human movement in order to promote lifelong health and well‑being in local, national, and global communities. Our innovative research, high‑quality teaching, and collaborative…