Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of Practice, Sport and Recreation Leadership (Career-Track) (COE)Tucson, AZ, United States|req26273Posted on: 6/17/2026 Back to Search Assistant Professor of Practice, Sport and Recreation Leadership (Career-Track) (COE) Posting Number req26273 Department Teachg Learning Sociocult Stds Department Website Link https://education.arizona.edu/srl Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Sport and Recreation Leadership (SRL) unit in the College of Education is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Practice with expertise in collegiate athletics (administration, coaching, and the evolving business of college sport). The appointment begins in January 2027 and is based in Tucson, AZ. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. This
is an opportunity to join a small, collegial faculty team at an exciting inflection point — our online graduate programs are newly launched and growing rapidly, offering unique opportunities to mentor emerging professionals and help shape the field. The position will be focused on teaching and include internship supervision (for both undergraduate and graduate). The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a
variety of existing and new courses, which would include some (but not all) of the following: SRL 505: Measuring Policy Impacts in Sport and Recreation SRL 356: Sport, Adolescents & School SRL 502: Organizational Leadership in Sport and Recreation SRL 407/507: Theory and Practice of Coaching New (to develop): From Amateur to Entrepreneur: The Evolving Business of Collegiate Sport Applications will be reviewed
starting August 2026 and will be accepted until the position is filled. It is a renewable one-year appointment (with multiple-year contracts possible after the first year). Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans;
access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Teaching the equivalent of four courses per semester in the Sport and Recreation Leadership undergraduate and graduate programs.Building
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