Teaching Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Health and Human Performance Department at UW-Superior is excited to launch a new Sport and Recreation Management program and we are inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management. We are seeking dynamic, student-focused candidates with expertise in Sport and Recreation Management or a closely related field. Strong candidates will demonstrate experience working with professional, collegiate, or community sport organizations. They will prioritize teaching excellence and embrace a student-centered approach that supports diverse learners.

The qualified applicant will design and facilitate classroom and online instruction within the Sport and Recreation Management program and will serve as an instructor of record. They will advise students, facilitate course assessment, and may supervise student employees. The candidate will also engage in scholarly work and service as appropriate.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

Department: Health and Human Performance (HHP)

Full-Time: 100 %, Instructional Academic Staff, 9-month ongoing appointment, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

Instruction of 12 credits or the equivalent per semester in HHP/HLTH/COAC courses, both online and in the classroom.

Advisement of HHP Department students.

Program development and promotion, with adherence to national standards (if applicable).

Coordination and collaboration with the UWS Admissions Department on recruitment of new students to the program.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with university employees, school districts, and community partners.

Assist with revisions in catalog copy, advisement sheets, and website.

Engage in curriculum planning, assessment, review, and mapping.

Engage in scholarship in field(s) of academic expertise.

Engage in departmental, university, and community service.

Other Duties:

Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Earned master’s degree in Sport Management, Recreation, Business or closely related field (to be conferred by December 31, 2026)

A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching courses in higher education, both in-person and online modalities.

A minimum of 2 years of industry experience in sport/recreation management

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Sport Management, Recreation, Business or closely related field.

Two or more years of teaching courses in sport management, recreation, or related field at the undergraduate or graduate level, both in-person and online modalities

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $66,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: January 9, 2027

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Robin Lisdahl at rlisdahl@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on October 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned, including courses taken

4.) A maximum of a one-page statement (double spaced) of your teaching philosophy

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.