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The School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport (KRS) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-eligible, faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026 in the Recreation & Sport Administration (RSA) graduate program. The School of KRS is an academic unit within the College of Health & Human Services and offers a Master of Science in Recreation & Sport Administration and graduate certificates in Facility & Event Management and Intercollegiate Athletic Administration. The school also offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science; Physical Education; Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration, and Sport Management.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service.

Teaching: Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching various graduate courses in the RSA online (distance learning) graduate program, with the potential of teaching traditional (in-person) undergraduate courses. Advising graduate students in the degree and certificate programs is expected.

Scholarship: Engage in active and ongoing scholarly production, including peer-reviewed presentations, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and securing research funding. Maintain awareness of current research trends and topics associated with recreation and sport.

Service: Actively participate in service activities (school, college, and university levels) and professional service. Contribute to student recruitment efforts.

For additional information on the School of KRS, please visit our website at https://www.wku.edu/krs/.

Job Requirements:

+ Terminal degree in Sport Administration/Management, Recreation, or a related field

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness in relevant subject areas

+ Ability to articulate a well-defined research agenda

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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