Teaching Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

University of Wisconsin Stout • Superior, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health and Human Performance Department at UW-Superior is excited to launch a new Sport and Recreation Management program and is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, student-focused, and possess expertise in Sport and Recreation Management or a closely related field. Strong candidates will demonstrate experience working with professional, collegiate, or community sport organizations. They will prioritize teaching excellence and embrace a student-centered approach that supports diverse learners. The qualified applicant will design and facilitate classroom and online instruction within the Sport and Recreation Management program and will serve as an instructor of record. They will advise students, facilitate course assessment, and may supervise student employees. The candidate will also engage in scholarly work and service as appropriate.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in Sport Management, Recreation, Business or closely related field (to be conferred by December 31, 2026)
• A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching courses in higher education, both in-person and online modalities.
• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience in sport/recreation management
• Must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Sport Management, Recreation, Business or closely related field.
• Two or more years of teaching courses in sport management, recreation, or related field at the undergraduate or graduate level, both in-person and online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
• Instruction of 12 credits or the equivalent per semester in HHP/HLTH/COAC courses, both online and in the classroom.
• Advisement of HHP Department students.
• Program development and promotion, with adherence to national standards (if applicable).
• Coordination and collaboration with the UWS Admissions Department on recruitment of new students to the program.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with university employees, school districts, and community partners.
• Assist with revisions in catalog copy, advisement sheets, and website.
• Engage in curriculum planning, assessment, review, and mapping.
• Engage in scholarship in field(s) of academic expertise.
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level