Recreation

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Abington’s Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management (RPTM) program invites applications for up to three part-time instructors of Community or Commercial Recreation to teach 200 & 300 level courses starting in Spring 2025 with the potential for on-going part-time instruction in Academic Year 2025-2026 and beyond.

Job Duties

Candidates should be able to teach at least one of the following courses:

• Sustainability, Society, & Well-being
• Inclusive Leisure Services
• Non-Profit Recreation Agency Operations
• Commercial Recreation Management

Requirements and Qualifications

• Classes can be taught in person or can be taught online synchronously via Zoom, but preference will be given to on-campus instruction.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with prior experience teaching the targeted courses and with direct employment experience in the topic areas.
• PhD, ABD, and Master's level candidates will be considered.

Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom.

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the course offerings are filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Jobs Portal (https://hr.psu.edu/careers) which includes a curriculum vitae. In addition, candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to Dr. Jacob Benfield ([email protected]). The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 3,000 students in the suburbs of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all the resources of a major research university.

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