Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Professions
Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Professions
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Virginia Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenuretrack position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport and Recreation Professions beginning in fall 2025. A doctorate in Recreation Leisure Studies Sport and Tourism Hospitality or a related field is preferred. However A.B.D. candidates with evidence that their degree will be completed prior to the Fall 2025 semester will be considered. The departments two majors (Sport and Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy) are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks Recreation Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). The department is looking for a candidate with an expertise in tourism or hospitality management to diversify the curriculum.
We are seeking an innovative and collaborative faculty member to teach and provide direction to the major and contribute to the departments core curriculum. The teaching load is three fourcredit courses per semester. A successful candidate will uphold a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student advising as well as a passion for service and research consistent with our studentfocused Department and University. This positions area of academic and professional focus is in sport recreation tourism or hospitality management with a demonstrated interest in partnerships leadership and program provision. The salary is competitive and an attractive benefits package is offered.
Educational offerings within the major are augmented by a history of strong collaborations with a number of local agencies for internships and experiential learning. Faculty also have the option to pursue their interests via participation in our January Term summer sessions and online programs. The Department of Sport and Recreation Professions enjoys strong support from university administration and is one of the largest departments on campus. Faculty in the department work closely together value their collegiality and enjoy an excellent office suite and teaching spaces.
Sport and Recreation Professions website: should upload a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) and three letters of reference as PDF attachments to theVirginia Wesleyan University Career Siteand follow the instructions to submit an materials other than the letters of reference should be submitted as a single assistance with the Career site please contact Charity Slaughter Review of applications will begin as they are received with priority given to applications received by January 3rd. Questions prior to application may be directed to Dr. Jill Sturts Department Chair viaor.
Statement of NonDiscrimination
Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills experience and qualifications without regard to race religion color creed gender national and ethnic origin age marital status covered veteran status sexual orientation the presence of nonjobrelated medical disability or any other legally protected status.
About Virginia Wesleyan University
Location
Virginia Wesleyan is a university with a coastal edge. Located in Virginia Beach where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay our region is proud of its vibrant city life sandy beaches and rich history. Learn more atvisitvirginiabeach/explore.
Employment Type
Full-Time
