University of Kansas
- Full Time
Nine credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) in the Sport Management program at the University of Kansas. Anticipated course load is three face-to-face or hybrid (part online, part face-to-face) courses in the undergraduate program each semester. The specific courses will be determined based on program need. These three courses do not include the Pre-Internship or Internship courses.
20% – Internship Coordinator
Candidate will supervise and oversee all aspects of the Sport Management undergraduate internship program, including serving as the instructor for Pre-Internship Seminar each semester. Candidate will manage internship sites, serve as the instructor for the Internship and Pre-Internship class, supervise every undergraduate intern – including those that choose the case study option, and conduct site visits for interns within a 50 mile radius.
10% – Service
Candidate will also contribute to the service mission of the HSES Department, School of Education and Human Sciences, and the University of Kansas.
10% Scholarly Engagement
Active in scholarly engagement activities including but not limited to carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of pedagogical teaching practices that expand and delivers new methods of teaching to precipitate dynamic learning engagements or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning.Scholarly engagement is broadly defined, but typically, not exclusively, includes participation in or presenting professional development and workshops, scholarly presentations at meetings, publications, documenting and disseminating the results of inquiry into improving teaching and learning.
Disclaimer
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For questions about the search, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Nataliya Bredikhina at nataliya.bredikhina@ku.edu.
Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree (or ABD) in Sports Management or related field
The Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences in the University of Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences is seeking candidates for an Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Internship Coordinator in Sport Management. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate degree program while also serving as the director of the undergraduate internship program in sport management. This is a 9-month appointment, full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position starting August 18, 2025.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
The University of Kansas is a major educational and research institution with 29,000 students on five campuses, 2,600 faculty members, and service centers throughout the state. The main campus is in Lawrence, a vibrant, thriving community of more than 90,000 that is just 40 miles west of Greater Kansas City and 20 miles from the state capital. KU, a member of the Association of American Universities, consistently earns excellent ratings for its academic programs from U.S. News and World Report. It has also committed itself to expanding its innovative research and commercialization programs. The School of Education and Human Sciences was most recently ranked eleventh for public Schools of Education, and the Special Education department consistently ranks number one among public institutions.
The Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences offers a broad range of academic programs in exercise science, community health, physical education, and sport management. These programs – at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels – prepare practitioners, administrators, researchers, faculty members, and leaders for all levels of education.
The Department of Health, Sport, & Exercise Sciences (HSES) at the University of Kansas also has multiple research laboratories. These include the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (an Innovation Hub of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance), the Applied Physiology Laboratory, the Neuromechanics Laboratory, and the Cardiovascular Autonomic Laboratory. In addition, the Metabolic & Body composition Laboratory and the Exercise & Human Performance Laboratory are located on the Edwards campus in the Kansas City metro area.
Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2025. A complete application includes 1) a cover letter identifying professional interests and goals, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a complete set of official graduate transcripts, and 4) contact information for three professional references. If available, evidence of successful teaching should also be submitted.
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