Open-Rank Instructional-Track Faculty – Sport & Recreation Management

Open-Rank Instructional-Track Faculty – Sport & Recreation Management Overview

The University of Iowa’s Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology invites applications for a full-time, open-rank instructional track faculty position in Sport and Recreation Management (SRM) for the academic year 2027-28, beginning August 18, 2027, renewable thereafter in one-, two-, or three-year increments. Applications are sought from candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching of sport revenue generation and related subjects at the undergraduate and master’s levels.

Specifically, applications are sought from candidates with demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in Sales in Sport (undergraduate) plus three or more of the courses listed below:

• Sport and Recreation Promotion (undergraduate)
• Marketing and Sport Promotion (master’s)
• Sport Sponsorships (undergraduate)
• Communications and Public Relations in Sports (undergraduate)
• Sport Business Practices (undergraduate)
• Finance in Sport and Recreation (undergraduate)
• Economics and Financing (master’s)
• Media Relations Strategy (undergraduate)

Duties of this position include teaching and service to the department. Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Sport and Recreation Management program, which offers B.S. and M.A. degrees, at the Sport and Recreation Management program web pages:

• https://hshp.uiowa.edu/undergraduate/bs-sport-recreation-management
• https://hshp.uiowa.edu/graduate/ma-sport-recreation-management

In 2016, the University of Iowa adopted a 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 please see: https://provost.uiowa.edu/human-resources-administration/faculty-hr-administration/faculty-appointment. For more information on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences policy on Instructional Faculty appointments and review please see: https://clas.uiowa.edu/faculty/faculty-appointments-review-clasui-procedures-instructional-track-promotion.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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 appointment start date.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching in Sales in Sport (undergraduate) plus three or more courses listed below:
  • Sport and Recreation Promotion (undergraduate)
  • Marketing and Sport Promotion (master’s)
  • Sport Sponsorships (undergraduate)
  • Communications and Public Relations in Sports (undergraduate)
  • Sport Business Practices (undergraduate)
  • Finance in Sport and Recreation (undergraduate)
  • Economics and Financing (master’s)
  • Media Relations Strategy (undergraduate)

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Minimum two years of professional experience in the sport and recreation industry.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Search requisition #76072. Required application materials include a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, teaching statement, and a document with names and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applicants will begin November 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

WORK AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION

For H-1B petitions subject to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. The Immigration Services office is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

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