Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Outdoor Recreation

Colorado Mesa University • Grand Junction, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Mesa University is seeking enthusiastic adjunct instructors to teach Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies (OREC) courses within the Kinesiology program. Our Outdoor Recreation curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in activities such as rock climbing, paddling, and backcountry skills, while promoting safety, leadership, and environmental stewardship. If you are passionate about the outdoors and enjoy working with students in both classroom and field settings, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation, or related field, or equivalent experience (documented)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., WFR, IMGA, SPI, AIARE, and SWI)
• 3–5 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead outdoor activities safely and effectively

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education

Responsibilities

• Instruct Outdoor Recreation courses using hands-on, experiential methods
• Develop course materials, including syllabus and assessments
• Facilitate safe and inclusive outdoor field experiences
• Utilize the university’s learning platform (D2L) to support instruction
• Evaluate student learning and provide timely feedback

Benefits

• Background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment
• Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees