Assistant/Associate Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 2/6/2023 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Recreation Administration Program, in the Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration, at North Carolina Central University invites applications for a nine-month tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, to begin fall semester 2023, and will be one (1) of five (5) full-time faculty that serve approximately 130 undergraduate majors. The primary purpose of this position is to teach 12 hours per semester of core courses in the Recreation Administration undergraduate and graduate programs (specifically in the areas of recreation administration/recreational sport management); adhere to accreditation standards; advance her/his research agenda; actively pursue external funding and grant writing; show a demonstrated commitment to professional organizations; actively conduct research and publish; advise students, and provide departmental, university, community engagement, and professional service.

Minimum Education/Experience:
The position requires an earned doctorate with at least one academic degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or Leisure Studies, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching parks and recreation management and leisure studies courses at the college level; teaching expertise related to undergraduate core courses and professional experience in the recreation field; the ability to teach graduate-level core and specialization courses; professional work experience at the executive level, including a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse community partners; evidence of experience with COAPRT standards; current certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP); evidence of successful scholarly work, grant awards, and teaching at the university level in which all must be provided.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Applicants must provide evidence of·

• an earned doctorate (ABD considered if completed by August 2023) with at least one academic degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or Leisure Studies
• a minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching parks and recreation management and leisure studies courses at the college level
• teaching expertise related to undergraduate core courses and professional experience in the recreation field
• experience in working with students from multi-cultural backgrounds and commitment to diversity
• the ability to teach graduate-level core and specialization courses
• ability to recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate & graduate students
• potential to teach university students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face modalities
• demonstrated experience in conducting research and securing external grants for research and program development.
• professional experience in Parks and Recreation at the executive level.
• leadership experience in state/national Parks and Recreation professional organizations.
• commitment to the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) accreditation process.

Special Instructions to Applicants:


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.


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