Lecturer in Sport and Recreation Management

The University of Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Physiology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in Sport and Recreation Management for the academic year 2021-22, beginning August 18, 2021, or January 12, 2022, renewable for a total of three years (2021-2024) and renewable thereafter in three-year increments.  Applications are sought from candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in (1) sport and recreation finance, (2) sport and recreation graduate capstone project course, and (3) at least one additional subject in the SRM curriculum.  The SRM curriculum can be found at this link:https://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/undergraduate/bs/sport-and-recreation-management/curriculum   Duties of this position include teaching, service to the department and professional development.  Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Sport and Recreation Management program, which offers B.S. and M.A. degrees, at the Department of Health and Human Physiology website: https://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/

In 2016, the University of Iowa adopted a new policy governing the rights and responsibilities of Instructional Faculty (non-tenure track), including the addition of promotion criteria and ranks.  For more information about The University of Iowa Instructional Faculty policy: https://provost.uiowa.edu/instructional-faculty-track-appointments.  For more information on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences policy please see:https://clas.uiowa.edu/sites/default/files/CLAS%20Instructional%20Faculty%20Policy.pdf.

The Department of Health and Human Physiology and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Education Requirement

A master’s or doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, JD) in sport management, recreation management, business administration or a related field of study is required in hand by the start date. 

Required Qualifications

A demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching at the college level in (1) sport and recreation finance, (2) sport and recreation graduate capstone project course, and (3) at least one additional subject in the SRM curriculum.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional experience in the sport or recreation industries.  A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, JD) in a related field of study.

Please submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/.  Search requisition #74100.  Screening of applicants will begin February 22, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.