JOB: Lecturer in Sport Management (non-tenure track position), The University of Florida (UF)

Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
Lecturer in Sport Management

Position:
Lecturer in Sport Management (non-tenure track position). The University of Florida (UF) invites applications and nominations for a lecturer-line faculty position in the sport management program. The college has a well-structured promotion system for individuals in the non-tenure teaching positions to seek career advancement. As a member of the Association of American Universities and the flagship institution in Florida, UF (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of approximately 50,000 students. The Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management (www.hhp.ufl.edu/trsm) currently enrolls approximately 1000 students (900 undergraduates, 100 graduates) with 21 full-time faculty members. With its
high expectations for academic excellence, the university aims to provide the best opportunities for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities:
Teach graduate and undergraduate sport management classes in two or more of the following areas: sport finance, sport sociology, sport facility management, organizational behavior of sport organizations, legal aspects of sport, sport marketing, and sport consumer behavior. Establish sport management internship/practicum sites, and supervise student field experiences. Contribute to program development and outreach through cultivating professional relations between the sport management program and various sport organizations. Provide student career advising and contribute to service activities at program, department, and college levels.

Qualifications:
Doctorate in sport management or related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered; however, an earned doctorate is required at the time of employment. An applicant should be passionate and enthusiastic toward professional teaching and student learning, and demonstrate strong evidence of and commitment to teaching excellence. A candidate should possess good communication and social skills to interact with various constituencies. Preferred considerations are given to those with educational technology knowledge, skills, and proficiency.

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Effective Date of Employment:
August 16, 2010. This is a 9-month fulltime appointment.

Application Deadline:
All application materials must be submitted by November 16, 2009.

Application Process:
To be considered, applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
(position # 00020754; requisition # 0802876) and must include a letter of application with a statement of career goals, teaching interests, experience, teaching achievements, and other professional accomplishments; curriculum vitae; names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Other evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or evidence of teaching awards should be sent directly to the search committee chair by email before the application deadline. Inquiries and nominations should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Dr. James J. Zhang - TRSM Tel. 352-392-4042 ext 1274
College of Health and Human Performance, P. O. Box 118208 Fax 352-392-7588
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8208 E-mail jamesz@hhp.ufl.edu