Position Profile

The School of Kinesiology at Western University invites applications for a teaching-focused limited-term faculty appointment in Coaching and Sport Leadership. The successful candidate will bring expertise from areas of coaching, coach education, and leadership in sport, and will contribute meaningfully to the School’s commitment to preparing the next generation of sport professionals and leaders. The appointment begins September 1, 2026 (or as negotiated) as a two-year, renewable limited-term position at the rank of Assistant Professor with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Academic Expectations

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in coaching, coach education, and sport leadership. They will design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed course content that connects scholarly knowledge with applied practice, supporting student learning across a range of coaching and sport leadership topics. The candidate will contribute to curriculum development and review, maintaining course materials that reflect evolving best practices in coaching science and sport leadership. The role will also involve supervising independent study and graduate-level project work, mentoring students, and fostering connections with external partners in the sport and coaching community to support experiential and work-integrated learning. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in service activities that support the School of Kinesiology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Western University. These academic expectations reflect the School’s commitment to evidence-informed education and meaningful engagement with students, practitioners, and community partners.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Physical Education, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: coach education and development, high performance sport, and sport leadership. They will have experience developing and delivering university-level courses across diverse learning environments and demonstrated ability to incorporate experiential and student-centred pedagogical approaches. Experience as a coach, sport administrator, or leader in a high-performance sport context is an asset, as is familiarity with Canadian coach certification systems (e.g., NCCP) and national sport organization structures. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supervising graduate students or mentoring emerging coaches and sport professionals, and engagement with sport organizations at the provincial, national, or international level.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and contributing positively to the broader academic community.

Compensation Details

Salary for this position will be $97,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Further details can be accessed at: https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/faculty.html

Affirmation Policy Statement

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application package, as a SINGLE PDF file, containing the following:

Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form
Cover letter that outlines their interest and qualifications for the role, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in relation to their academic activities (maximum 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
Teaching dossier
Names and contact information of three academic referees

The application package can be submitted via email to:

Dr. Laura Misener, Director
School of Kinesiology
Faculty of Health Sciences
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7
kin.director@uwo.ca

Please quote number HS-299 on all correspondence for this position. This position is an existing vacancy. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact kin.director@uwo.ca.

Limited-Term Assistant Professor in Coaching and Sport Leadership

Western University

London, ON, Canada