Clinical Assistant Professor or Lecturer

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

13h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform service to the Sport Administration Program, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, and the University.
• Student mentoring
• Program leadership
• Committee membership
• Collaboration with community partners
• Program marketing and communication efforts
• Participation in the ongoing development of the program and/or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time