Lecturer, Asst/Assoc and Degree Coordinator in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant/Associate Lecturer and Degree Coordinator in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management  

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Lecturer and Degree Coordinator in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM). We seek an accomplished and creative individual to teach courses in ORTM, manage and oversee the ORTM program, advance the Haub School's full range of degree programs, and provide service consistent with the educational missions of the University of Wyoming and the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Essential duties and responsibilities include coordinating the ORTM degree program, developing and teaching courses, managing program logistics, and building partnerships with industry stakeholders. The role also involves collaborating with faculty and staff to strengthen and advance the Haub School's full range of degree programs through curriculum development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and program assessment. 

The Haub School values interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problem-solving and scholarship that can inform real-world solutions through tangible, place-based experience to develop critical thinking skills in the next generation of leaders and decision-makers The Haub School’s ORTM degree emphasizes outdoor recreation and tourism theories and best practices, entrepreneurial and business management strategies, creating outstanding visitor experiences, and broad understanding of stewardship and sustainability for cultural and natural resources. The successful candidate will be familiar with the theory and practice of outdoor recreation and tourism fields and have demonstrated teaching, leadership, organization, and communication skills. This is a non-tenure track 12-month appointment. This position is expected to teach up to three courses per semester, as well as additional teaching over the summer. Salary range is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience. Rank to be determined by experience and qualifications consistent with the School's expectations. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Demonstrated expertise in the outdoor recreation and tourism field through either academic or professional industry experience; 
• A master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field of study;
• A demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and outreach; and
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring college level students.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience in higher education program administration; 
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships within the outdoor recreation and tourism sectors through exceptional communication skills; 
• Demonstrated logistical coordination of an interdisciplinary educational program;
• Experience and education in addressing environment and natural resource challenges related to outdoor recreation and tourism management; 
• Experience in design and teaching of a variety of types of courses in multiple modalities;
• Experience developing, teaching, or managing applied experience courses, including capstone courses or professional semesters;
• Advanced understanding of environmental, natural resource, outdoor recreation and tourism management challenges across the American West and at national and international scales. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: a letter of interest that includes a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a detailed curriculum vitae and contact information for four references (to be contacted only for finalists) uploaded as one document. Address applications to the search chair, Curt Davidson, Ph.D. at curt.davidson@uwyo.edu. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence until on-campus intervie