• Instructor, School of Kinesiology, Recreation…

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    The School of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Instructor I. Primary responsibilities will include teaching in the undergraduate Sport Management program, which may include SPM 200: Introduction to Sport Management, SPM 290: Sport Seminar, and SPM 315: Sport Communication, and others. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with sport industry partners to support student internship placements and, where appropriate, oversee those courses. The position requires service to the program and the school, including advising and supporting recruitment activities. The anticipated start date will be August 2026.

    Job Requirements:

    + Master's Degree in Sport Management, Recreation Administration, or related field.

    + Related business and/or academic experience.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate students.

    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.

     

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