About the position
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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the ORTM degree program
- Develop and teach courses
- Manage program logistics
- Build partnerships with industry stakeholders
- Collaborate 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- 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
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Retirement benefit that features a state contribution of 14.94% of an employee’s gross salary
- Excellent health benefits
