New

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor in Sports Analytics

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 24, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should attach the following to their application:

Resume/curriculum vitae
Cover letter indicating preference between Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer line
Statement of teaching philosophy that describes teaching experience
Statement of research experience/goals that demonstrates a record of collaboration in the Sports Analytics industry
Contact information of at least three references

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Abbey Thomas at afenwick@charlotte.edu. Final candidate subject to criminal background check and is required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	001899
Working Title	Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor in Sports Analytics
Classification Title	9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty
College	Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Department	School of Data Science
Position Designation	Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per year	9
Primary Purpose of Department	The School of Data Science ( SDS) (sds.charlotte.edu) is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Computing and Informatics ( CCI). The SDS, established in January 2020, was the first School of Data Science in the Carolinas. Currently, the School offers two Bachelor of Science degrees (Data Science and Sports Analytics), two Master of Science programs (Data Science and Business Analytics and Health Informatics and Analytics), and a PhD in Data Science. The SDS teaches and researches methods to apply statistics, AI, and other analytical techniques to develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems. These areas vary from the ethical application and use of data to business, healthcare, social sciences, transportation, engineering, and more. The school has grown quickly to more than 900 students, with half of them being graduate students, and is continuing to evolve with the needs of the students, university, and the community. Currently, the school has approximately 90 full-time, joint and affiliate faculty. The College of Computing and Informatics ( CCI) (cci.charlotte.edu) at UNC Charlotte is one of the most comprehensive and innovative computing colleges in the country. With over 140 faculty and staff and 5,000 students, CCI graduates more than 1,300 Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. students a year. CCI has distinct research strengths in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Computational Bioinformatics & Genomics, Human-centered Design, High-Performance Computing and CS education. Located in Charlotte, the largest and fastest-growing city in the Carolinas, CCI engages with the community and neighboring industries around common social, research, and development initiatives.
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Description of Work	The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals. Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The qualified candidate is expected to focus on the broad area of sports analytics, including, but not limited to, evaluation of team performance, estimation of player contribution, in-game strategy, human performance, wearable technology, and/or data-driven decision making within sports. The primary role of this position includes teaching undergraduate courses in Sports Analytics and Data Science as assigned, mentoring student internships, independent studies, and scholarly projects, and participating in course/curriculum development and improvement. Scholarly Research, Creative and Other Professional Activities - faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activities related to sports analytics education and continuously explore innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student engagement and success. Applicants must be committed to teaching undergraduate Sports Analytics program courses, including those involving computer programming, and be actively involved in mentoring student-driven scholarship.
Minimum Experience/Education	UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience	Lecturer/Sr. Lecturer Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Kinesiology, or related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level, and commitment to student success. Teaching Assistant Professor: Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Data Science, Kinesiology, or related discipline. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level, and commitment to student success. Evidence of leadership in instruction and instructional innovation. Candidates who have completed all requirements except the dissertation will be considered with proof of a defense date by June 30, 2026. Evidence of a record of collaboration within the sports analytics industry is desirable for both.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications	N/A
Special Notes to Applicants	Applicants should attach the following to their application: Resume/curriculum vitae Cover letter indicating preference between Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer line Statement of teaching philosophy that describes teaching experience Statement of research experience/goals that demonstrates a record of collaboration in the Sports Analytics industry Contact information of at least three references Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Abbey Thomas at afenwick@charlotte.edu. Final candidate subject to criminal background check and is required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree. Hiring is subject to budget availability. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Job Open Date	01/23/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin	02/15/2026
Proposed Hire Date
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information	Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Abbey Thomas, at afenwick@charlotte.edu.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Research Interest Statement
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents