LECTURER - Sport Management Job at University Of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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  • University Of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description

Overview Job no: 537306 Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Social/Behavioral Science Department: 26040100 - HH-SPM ADMIN-INSTRUCTION Classification Title: Classification Minimum Requirements: A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date. Job Description We are seeking candidates with a strong record of teaching excellence, demonstrated through impactful learning experiences, student engagement, and pedagogical innovation. The ideal candidate will integrate new methods, technologies, and experiential opportunities that prepare students for the evolving sport industry. Candidates should have proven experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to service at the department, college, and professional levels. We value educators who can adapt to varied learning environments, foster critical thinking, and create student-centered classrooms that strengthen our programs. A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should be passionate about student learning and have experience in developing new courses, teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats, as well as integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in core areas of the sport management curriculum, such as marketing, finance, sociology, and law, along with experience supervising internships and capstone projects. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in areas including ethical issues in sport, sport sociology, sport marketing, sport sponsorship, sport business and finance, event and facility management, esports, sport law, and sport analytics. 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 comprises eight instructional and eight tenured or tenure-track faculty members, who are supported by award-winning advisory and administrative staff. Across residential and online programs, SPM reaches more than 900 students (Approximately 550 undergraduates, 320 master’s students, and 15 doctoral students). The Sport Management online program was one of the first in the country and is a thriving part of the department. Our website expands upon our research and teaching activities: The University of Florida is a top-ranked public university in the United States and Florida’s oldest and largest land grant university. UF is a member of the Association of American Universities. With an annual enrollment of approximately 61,000 students, UF has 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service, and educational centers, bureaus, and institutes. Gainesville is a growing city with rich outdoor and cultural opportunities. The University profile reflects a vibrant research culture with substantial expenditures. For more information about UF, visit the official site. Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications Required: A doctorate in sport management or a related discipline is required by the start date. Preferred Qualifications Prospective candidates should have proven experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students, and a demonstrated commitment to service at the department, college, and professional levels. They should be passionate about student learning and have experience in developing new courses, teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats, and integrating experiential learning into the curriculum. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in core areas of the sport management curriculum, such as marketing, finance, sociology, and law, along with experience supervising internships and capstone projects. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in areas including ethical issues in sport, sport sociology, sport marketing, sport sponsorship, sport business and finance, event and facility management, esports, sport law, and sport analytics. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must apply online at (reference job #537306) 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 27, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled. Send inquiries and nominations to Mr. Brian D. Avery, Search Committee Chair, brianavery@ufl.edu. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track, on-campus appointment scheduled to begin August 16, 2026. University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from educational institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES (see naces.org). If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EST) of the posting end date. Advertised: 25 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled Health Assessment Required: No Note: This description reflects the position as posted rather than a definitive job specification, and is subject to change at the University’s discretion. Education/Training/Instructional Design 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Florida

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