Lecturer

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.

Teaching

• 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

• 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.
• Aid 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.

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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000. The University of New Hampshire 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.