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Open Rank Professor of Recreation Management and Policy
Job Description
Operating Title
Open Rank Professor of Recreation Management and PolicyCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH CHHS Recreation Management & PolicySummary of Position
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Recreation Management and Policy beginning in August 2023. UNH actively creates an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion and quality engagement for all. This position adheres to the academic year calendar.
The successful candidate will join the department to serve the core curriculum and the Program and Event Management option. We are seeking someone with a strong background in community recreation programming, municipal planning, nonprofit or public administration, organizational management and development, and event design. Candidates should demonstrate areas of research and/or teaching expertise that align with at least one of the Department’s current needs, including recreation agency management, inclusion and access to recreation, individual or community-level health outcomes, commercial recreation and tourism, recreational sports, or event planning. In addition, candidates’ areas of expertise should align with the College of Health and Human Services’ priorities focusing on health and wellness across the lifespan. Duties include teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate core and options; advising undergraduate and graduate students; overseeing graduate student research projects and theses; conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; pursuing funding to support teaching, research, and service efforts; serving on Department, College, and University committees; and engaging in professional and public service.
The successful candidate will join the department to serve the core curriculum and the Program and Event Management option. We are seeking someone with a strong background in community recreation programming, municipal planning, nonprofit or public administration, organizational management and development, and event design. Candidates should demonstrate areas of research and/or teaching expertise that align with at least one of the Department’s current needs, including recreation agency management, inclusion and access to recreation, individual or community-level health outcomes, commercial recreation and tourism, recreational sports, or event planning. In addition, candidates’ areas of expertise should align with the College of Health and Human Services’ priorities focusing on health and wellness across the lifespan. Duties include teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate core and options; advising undergraduate and graduate students; overseeing graduate student research projects and theses; conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; pursuing funding to support teaching, research, and service efforts; serving on Department, College, and University committees; and engaging in professional and public service.
Additional Job Information
This position will remain open until filled. Applications received before Friday, February 17th, 2023 will receive priority for consideration, and applications received after this date will not be guaranteed full consideration. Applicants must apply online using the UNH employment system at https://jobs.usnh.edu and follow the instructions to complete the online application. Required materials to be posted to this online site include the following six (6) components:
- A cover letter,
- CV,
- The names and contact information for three professional references,
- Copies of academic transcripts,
- Three written confidential letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s candidacy,
- A brief statement discussing the ways in which the candidate addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion within their teaching, research, and/or service.
Once your application is complete and submitted, your list of references will be notified to submit letters via the jobs.usnh.edu portal.
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Cindy Hartman, via email at Cindy.Hartman@unh.edu. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department’s website http://www.chhs.unh.edu/rmp for more information on the Department of Recreation Management and Policy.
Posting Number
PF0738FY23Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate degree before August 2023, with at least one academic degree in recreation/leisure studies or a closely related field
- Experience teaching recreation/leisure studies courses at that collegiate level in multiple environments, including face-to-face and online
- Evidence of the ability to engage in scholarly activity, research, and peer-reviewed publication
- Effective interpersonal skills with diverse audiences and professional contexts
- Demonstrate evidence of the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in the undergraduate and graduate core curriculum and in specialization areas (e.g. community recreation, agency management, nonprofit administration, commercial recreation and tourism, festival and event planning)
- Evidence of collaborative scholarship with colleagues in health- or disability-related fields
- Professional work experience in the field of recreation and/or leisure management
- Evidence of the ability to be successful in seeking funding to support research, teaching, and/or service efforts
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51287Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0Faculty Information
Tenure-TrackType of Position
FacultyPosting Date
01/09/2023Open Until Filled
YesInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoAppointment Type
Tenure-TrackThis position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not superviseSpecial Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
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