Assistant/Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure (Recreation Management)
Recruitment # |
2390 |
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Position |
Assistant/Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure (Recreation Management) |
Effective Date |
August 21, 2017 (Fall Semester) |
Salary Range |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience |
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, or a related discipline; at least one degree from within the field of Parks and Recreation; Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a wide range of college courses, supervision of student internships/field experience. Evidence of potential successful research, scholarly and creative activities. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Effective teaching experience at the college level; evidence of peer reviewed published research, scholarly and creative activities. Demonstrated evidence of successful grant writing; Professional experience in area of specialty; and experience in technology-based instruction.
Duties
Teach courses in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, and/or department core courses, and/or departmental general education and graduate courses. Supervise interns, advise undergraduate students, serve on graduate committees and chair theses as available. Conduct an ongoing line of scholarly inquiry leading to peer reviewed publications and presentation of original work; seek grants to support scholarly activities. Provide leadership in and establish communication with agencies and organizations appropriate to individual area of specialty. Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Required Documentation
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced)
- Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications
- CV (including current email address)
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
- Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, three current letters of recommendation (if not already submitted), and an official transcript.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Keith Fulthorp, Search Committee Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-4903
(562) 985-8728 FAX: (562) 985-8154
E-mail inquiries: keith.fulthorp@csulb.edu
or
Application Deadline
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Review of applications October 24, 2016
- Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veterans’ status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
