Lecturer

The Department of Sport Management (SPM) at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for one non-tenure track full-time Lecturer position (Instructional Assistant Professor). This position is in person and not remote.   

We are seeking candidates who will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and provide department, college, and professional service.  

An earned doctorate in sport management, related discipline, or Juris Doctorate (JD) with experience in sport management, or master’s degree with over 10 years of sport management industry experience is required. Candidates who are in the “all but dissertation” (ABD) stage with teaching experience may also be considered but a degree must be earned by the position’s start date. Candidates should be passionate and enthusiastic toward student learning and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. They should have experience in developing new courses, teaching online, and integrating experiential learning and/or artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum. We are seeking applications from candidates with expertise in sport law or sport analytics (business and performance). Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching sport law or sport analytics and any combination of the following: sport finance, managing sport organizations and ethical issues in sport.

The Department of Sport Management

The Department of Sport Management is committed to excellence and impact through (a) innovative, socially impactful research; (b) the preparation and training of future industry and academic professionals; (c) engaging with the community; and (d) being stewards of the future. The department includes 6 instructional and 8 tenured or tenure-track faculty, who are supported by award winning advisory and administrative staff. Across residential and online programs, SPM reaches more than 900 students (618 undergraduate majors, 313 master’s students, and 15 PhD students). The Sport Management online program was one of the first in the country and is a thriving part of the department. Our website (https://hhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/spm/) expands upon our research and teaching activities.

The University of Florida

The University of Florida ranks #4 among Public Universities in the United States[1] and is Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, an organization comprising the top public and private institutions in North America. With an enrollment of over 53,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus, and institutes. There is a vibrant culture of research, with over $1 billion in research expenditures last fiscal year. The UF campus is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 141,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 85 miles from the Georgia border, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It has abundant wildlife, mature forests, prairies, lakes, and opportunities for many outdoor activities, with moderate temperatures almost all year round. Alachua County Schools is an excellent school system, with many public schools ranked highly in the state and nation.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University of Florida offers an outstanding benefits and retirement package and competitive salaries.

An earned doctorate in sport management, related discipline, or Juris Doctorate (JD) with experience in sport management, or master’s degree with over 10 years of sport management industry experience is required. Candidates who are in the “all but dissertation” (ABD) stage with teaching experience may also be considered but a degree must be earned by the position’s start date.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu (reference job # 533213 and include (a) an application letter summarizing qualifications; (b) a teaching statement and evidence of teaching proficiency; (c) a curriculum vitae; and (d) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by October 25, 2024. Send inquiries and nominations to Dr. Kiki Kaplanidou, Search Committee Chair, kkaplanidou@ufl.edu. This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position with potential summer employment opportunities that begins August 15, 2025.