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The Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire seeks a Lecturer for a one-year appointment within the Sport Management and Leadership major, beginning August 2026. This position carries a primary instructional responsibility, requiring the incumbent to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in sport management, and to provide academic advising to students within the major. The role demands expertise commensurate with a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.: ABD considered) in Sport Management or a closely related field, and significant professional experience in the sport industry is strongly preferred.
In addition to teaching and advising, this position includes service responsibilities at both the departmental/university level and within the candidate's professional area of expertise. The Sport Management and Leadership major, housed within the Department of Kinesiology, prepares undergraduate students for careers across the sport industry.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching (75%)
Teach undergraduate courses in Sport Management and Leadership, including but not limited to introductory and upper-level courses based on departmental needs.
Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, exams, and applied learning activities that support student learning outcomes.
Maintain regular communication with students, provide timely feedback, hold office hours, and evaluate student performance.
Contribute to curriculum quality through course preparation, assessment, and continuous improvement of instructional materials.
Student Advising and University Service (25%)
Provide academic advising to undergraduate students within the Sport Management and Leadership major
Support students in course planning, academic progress, career preparation, and professional development.
Assist students with questions related to program requirements, experiential learning opportunities, and preparation for careers or graduate study in sport management.
Participate in department, college, and university meetings and service activities as assigned.
Contribute to program-related activities, student engagement, recruitment, assessment, and other departmental initiatives.
Engage in professional service related to the candidate’s area of expertise when appropriate.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or Ed.D.) in Sport Management or a closely related field; ABD candidates will be considered
Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Ability to teach a broad range of courses in sport management.
Ability to provide undergraduate advising within the Sport Management and Leadership major.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of sport management and leadership as an academic and professional field.
Ability to design and deliver effective undergraduate instruction across sport management topics.
Commitment to student advising, mentorship, and academic support.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Ability to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.
Commitment to supporting a respectful and inclusive educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in or with the sport industry
Demonstrated ability to teach multiple areas within sport management.
Prior experience advising undergraduate students.
Professional engagement, applied experience, or service in sport management or a related field.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Compensation Pay Range:
$70,000
The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
DurhamSalary Grade:
Faculty 01
