Lecturer in Sport Leadership

Job Title
Lecturer in Sport Leadership

Requisition Number
FE04988

Working Title

Department Name
8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in field of Sport Management, Sport Leadership, or related field, by the start date in August 2027.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Sport Leadership/Management/Administration, or a very closely related field. Applicants should possess a track record of (or show a capability of) delivering engaging and effective classroom experiences for students. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in various areas of sport leadership and management.

This is a non-tenure-eligible Lecturer Title Series position, which typically requires the faculty member to teach a 4/4 load (24 credit hours per year) over the fall and spring semesters. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to provide service to the university and the field.

The new hire is expected to teach across the existing Sport Leadership/Management curriculum as scheduled and needed, including high-demand required courses and rotating core offerings (based on expertise). Sample courses include, but are not limited to:

• KHP 277 – Career and Professional Development in Sport (3 credits)
• KHP 320 – Legal and Policy Issues in Sport (3 credits)
• KHP 321 – Revenue Generation in Sport (3 credits)
• KHP 475 – Leading Ethical Sport Organizations (3 credits)
• KHP 476 – Research and Insights for Sport Organizations (3 Credits)
• KHP 477 – Practicum in Sport Leadership and Management (3-6 variable credits)

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP), housed in the College of Education, comprises 30 full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in the academic areas of Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Promotion, and Sport Leadership. KHP serves as the educational focus for more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including the B.A.E. in Sport Leadership, M.S. specialization in Sport Leadership, and a graduate certificate in Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Management.

Future of Sport Institute (FoSI)

Housed within KHP, the Future of Sport Institute (FoSI) exists to reimagine the future of sport, accelerating innovation that transforms how sport is played, experienced, and led. The Institute aims to solve real-world challenges across the sports ecosystem by uniting academic rigor, insights from athletes and fans, creativity, and cross-sector collaboration. The incoming faculty member will have the opportunity to contribute to FoSI’s mission.

Applications

Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs. Applicants should include:

• a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experiences related to the responsibilities for this position (upload under Cover Letter);
• a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita);
• a teaching statement that does not exceed 3 pages (upload under Special Request 1);
• copies of student evaluations of the candidate’s teaching, if applicable (upload under Specific Request 2); and
• detailed contact information for three or more professional references that can speak to the applicant’s qualifications (upload under Specific Request 3). References will be contacted for finalists only.
• transcripts for all finalists.

For relevant information about the KHP Department, visit the following websites:

• University of Kentucky (http://www.uky.edu/);
• College of Education (http://education.uky.edu/);
• Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (http://education.uky.edu/KHP/)

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Tshepang Tshube, at tshubets@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proven record, skills, and experience of teaching and mentoring students at undergraduate and graduate levels are required for this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Successful teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels. For example, demonstrated effectiveness in designing and delivering undergraduate and graduate-level courses in sport leadership or management, strong student evaluations, and incorporation of industry-relevant practices or case studies.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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