Assistant Professor - College of Education, Health, Human Performance, & Recreation

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Education
Health, Human Performance, & Recreation Department
Assistant Professor

The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR) at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of HHPR.

Institutional and Department Description:
Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 6,400 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information, see http://www.pittstate.edu.

The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR) provides both undergraduate and graduate programs for students from the four-state region of southeast Kansas, and portions of Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The department has over 400 majors, offers undergraduate degrees in Recreation, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, a graduate degree in HHPR, and has 11 full-time faculty members. For more information, see the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation web page at: https://www.pittstate.edu/education/hhpr/index.html

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Preferred applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management/Administration or a closely related field, and have at least one degree in recreation, parks, tourism, or a similar field. ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability and desire to contribute to a strong multifaceted program that actively involves undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include courses required for the B.S. in Recreation Services, Sport, and Hospitality Management, specifically in the area of Hospitality Management. Additional expectations include a commitment to student success, advising students, active involvement in professional organizations, and service to Pittsburg State and the surrounding community.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D./Ed.D. in Hospitality Management/Administration or a closely related field.
• Teaching and advising experience in a university setting.
• At least one degree in hospitality, recreation, parks, tourism, or a closely related field.
• Broad knowledge and interest in teaching a variety of recreation courses.
• Work experience in Hospitality Management/Administration or Recreation field preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D./Ed.D. in Hospitality Management/Administration, Recreation, or a closely related field. ABD will be considered.
• At least one degree in hospitality, recreation, parks, tourism, or a closely related field.
• Experience in a university setting and/or work experience in the Recreation field is required for consideration.

Position Start Date: August 7, 2023

Application Process:
For a full description and to apply online visit http://pittstate.edu/office/hr/jobs.dot. Electronic submission only. Interested and qualified applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names and contact information of three references. Applications received by May 14, 2023, will be given first consideration. The position is open until filled. A criminal background check will be required for employment. For questions concerning the application process, please contact Dr. Shelby Hutchens Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee (nhutchens@pittstate.edu). Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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