Lecturer, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies, Fall 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Description
The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies is seeking to hire a nine-month, non-tenure-track lecturer in Recreation and Sport Management with a focus on Sport Management. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. The position begins August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent teaching in undergraduate courses in Recreation & Sport Management. The teaching load will be 4-4 with an expectation of service to the department, college, or university. Mentor undergraduate students as well as participate in professional development activities for students.
Location
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's flagship institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. The university is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society.
About Knoxville
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem. It is surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. The university is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville.
About the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
The department is home to 36 faculty members and nine staff members. There are two undergraduate majors: Kinesiology, and Recreation & Sport Management. In total, there are approximately 2,000 undergraduate majors. There are several master's degree programs, and a PhD degree program in Kinesiology and Sport Studies.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
· The successful candidate for this position must have a master's degree in recreation and sport management or a related field
· Effective interpersonal and communication skills
· Commitment to the values and priorities described in the college and department's strategic plans
Qualifications Preferred
· An earned doctorate in sport management or a related field
· Experience teaching recreation and sport management undergraduate courses
· Experience working in the sport and recreation industry
· Experience mentoring or advising students
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin March 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications as stated in the position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, affiliation, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Applications materials should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/141065). Applications received outside of the Interfolio system will not be considered.
For questions regarding the position contact:
Dr. Sylvia Trendafilova
Search Committee Chair
Dept. of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
The University of Tennessee
1914 Andy Holt Ave., Room 332
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700
865-974-8891 (office) or sylviat@utk.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies is seeking to hire a nine-month, non-tenure-track lecturer in Recreation and Sport Management with a focus on Sport Management. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. The position begins August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent teaching in undergraduate courses in Recreation & Sport Management. The teaching load will be 4-4 with an expectation of service to the department, college, or university. Mentor undergraduate students as well as participate in professional development activities for students.
Location
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state's flagship institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. The university is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society.
About Knoxville
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem. It is surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. The university is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville.
About the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
The department is home to 36 faculty members and nine staff members. There are two undergraduate majors: Kinesiology, and Recreation & Sport Management. In total, there are approximately 2,000 undergraduate majors. There are several master's degree programs, and a PhD degree program in Kinesiology and Sport Studies.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
· The successful candidate for this position must have a master's degree in recreation and sport management or a related field
· Effective interpersonal and communication skills
· Commitment to the values and priorities described in the college and department's strategic plans
Qualifications Preferred
· An earned doctorate in sport management or a related field
· Experience teaching recreation and sport management undergraduate courses
· Experience working in the sport and recreation industry
· Experience mentoring or advising students
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin March 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications as stated in the position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, affiliation, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Applications materials should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/141065). Applications received outside of the Interfolio system will not be considered.
For questions regarding the position contact:
Dr. Sylvia Trendafilova
Search Committee Chair
Dept. of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
The University of Tennessee
1914 Andy Holt Ave., Room 332
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700
865-974-8891 (office) or sylviat@utk.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
