Assistant Professor, Educator, Sports Administration

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor Educator in Sport Administration.

Essential Functions

• Teach a diverse set of undergraduate and graduate courses, including online courses, in topic areas such as sport marketing, sport public relations, sales, management, sport finance, sport governance, ethical issues in sport, sport analytics, and sport law.
• Apply an educational approach to teaching which incorporates application-based, project-based, and / or experiential learning.
• Organize and engage with students in professional development initiatives outside of the classroom (e.g., advise student groups, attend industry conferences / conventions, guide volunteer experiences, etc.)
• Assist with program growth and development including but not limited to curriculum and degree planning.
• Collaborate with university colleagues and community partners for tasks including but not limited to supporting student field placements and planning program events (e.

g., alumni, professional development, community.)

Service on Program, School, College and University committees, including but not limited to serving on search committees, scholarship review committees, reappointment, promotion, and tenure review committees.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to date of appointment, candidates must have all of the following :

• Master’s degree in Sport Administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional, management, or a combination of both, experience in the sport industry or a field directly related to the program’s curriculum.
• Experience teaching at least one undergraduate or graduate sport administration course (online or in-person; instructor-of-record or teaching assistant experience is acceptable).

Application Information

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for this position is August 15, 2025.

To apply for the position, please go to www.jobs.uc.edu and complete the University’s online application form. Applications require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all college work, and three professional references' names and contact information.

In your cover letter, please speak to the following : (a) your long-term goals as an educator and teaching philosophy; (b) your practical experience in the sport industry and, if applicable, your demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with industry partners;

and (c) how you aim to contribute to the program.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.

Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https : / / www.uc.edu / careers.html.