Description

Department:
Health and Sport Sciences
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID:
R108365
Position Description:

The College of Education and Human Development is seeking candidates for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer in its Department of Health and Sport Sciences. This position is a non-tenure-track, 10-month renewable appointment. The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

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 - https://education.louisville.edu/academic-programs/academic-departments/health-sport-sciences-hss

Louisville, the 27th 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 25,000 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 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 service to the Sport Administration Program, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, and the University. 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, MBA, or a related field
• Prior college/university teaching experience and evidence of ability to teach in one or more of the COSMA CPC areas
• Ability to work effectively as a team member to support program priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 University of Louisville Sport Management Core Courses: UofL SPAD UG Core Courses
• 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 student and alumni engagement initiatives

Salary: Competitive, based upon qualifications and experience.

Appointment: 10-month renewable contract

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026

Application deadline and procedures:

Formal review of applicants will begin April 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

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 Application Form" link and 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 http://louisville.edu/jobs 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 the Search Committee Co-Chairs listed below:

Professor Regina Presley (rgpres01@louisville.edu)

Professor James Breeding (james.breeding@louisville.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.