Moraga, California
Greensboro, North Carolina
New Hyde Park, New York
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 01-Apr-25
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R125345
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.
Job Description
The Department of Human Sciences in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) Clinical Assistant Professor in the Sport Industry program. This position is articulated as 80% teaching (24 credits per year) and 20% service with the possibility of up to 10% FTE afforded to research. The Sport Industry program within Kinesiology is consistently ranked among the top programs in the country based on its vibrant curriculum, making it a preeminent place for the professional development of students and faculty. Building on this record of excellence, the goal of this search is to add a promising instructor to an internationally renowned team of faculty. We seek candidates with an excellent record of teaching and service relative to the Clinical Assistant Professor rank. Preference will be granted to candidates who demonstrate excellence in their teaching and service agendas, and who offer evidence of sustained impact. Our undergraduate program is the largest in the College of Education and Human Ecology and has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past several years. Our program also has numerous collaborations with external industry partners.
Candidate Expectations
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate (and potentially graduate) courses; mentor undergraduate students; lead the undergraduate program; and provide service at the department level.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Sport Management, or a closely related field and demonstrated teaching competency in a variety of Sport Industry classes.
Application Requirements
Review of applications will begin on April 15th and continue to review the applicants until April 30, 2025.
Please submit application materials to via Workday.
Application materials must include:
1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy and potential teaching roles, and 4) names and contact information of at least three professional references.
For questions about this position, contact the Search Committee Chair Brian Turner, Ph.D. (turner.409@osu.edu).
The Department of Human Sciences welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service). The Department is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty, staff, and students.
The Department of Human Sciences is home to four core academic areas, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees: Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Kinesiology. In addition, the department plays a leadership role in Ohio States Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Nutrition (OSUN), and houses the Sport, Fitness and Health Program, an activity-based academic program providing classes to more than 8,000 Ohio State students each year. A strong partnership with OSU Extension enhances opportunities for outreach and engagement in the state of Ohio. Another important university partnership exists with Ohio States Discovery Themes, with an emphasis in our department on metabolomics. The department has a faculty of 53 productive members, with grants from local, state, and federal organizations such as NSF, NIH, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Faculty also have funding from a host of industry- and community-based organizations. In addition to our highly qualified faculty, we have full-time staff members, lecturers, and graduate assistants to support the departments academic mission. These talented individuals provide instructional and academic assistance that is crucial to the successful operation of such a large unit. For more information, please visit https://ehe.osu.edu/human-sciences.
The College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University is one of the best places to learn and embrace the human experience. We are known for developing Ohio's best educators, researchers, policymakers, exercise scientists, biomedical nutrition researchers, dietitians, financial advisors, event coordinators and other experts who improve society. The US News and World Report college ranking is No. 18 among 376 public and private universities granting doctoral degrees in education, tied with the University of California-Berkeley. The college ranks No. 10 among public universities. For more information, please visit http://ehe.osu.edu.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.