Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Non-Profit Leadership

Clemson University: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences: Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Lecturer or Professor of Practice

Location: Lehotsky 263 PRTM

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at Clemson University is one of the largest and leading programs of its kind in the country. We seek an individual with substantial and successful experience in leading nonprofit organizations to fill a full-time Lecturer or Professor of Practice position in our online Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) Minor beginning in late 2021 or early 2022. The position is a nine-month, non-tenure track appointment with possible opportunities for teaching in the summer. The appointment is for a one-year contract, renewable annually. Lecturers will have the opportunity for promotion to Senior and Principal Lecturer as outlined in the Faculty Manual and departmental guidelines. Appointment as a Professor of Practice designates persons eminently qualified, experienced, and distinguished in their professions, but whose career paths and experiences have not been or are not primarily in the academy.

Between 2014-2019, the NPL program grew by 800% and in the last academic year it grew by another 36% to a total of 1,253 students enrolled. We seek a full-time instructor who will add to the program's quality through excellence in teaching, bring substantial professional experiences to the classroom, add to the consistency and content of courses, be engaging to student in an online teaching format, and help with the administration of the program. Duties include teaching online the equivalent of four courses per semester, advising NPL students, assisting with the development of graduate level courses, and other departmental duties as required. The expectations include teaching in the NPL minor program with an initial primary focus on the introductory courses. Upon approval, a person appointed as a Professor of Practice will have the opportunity to teach at the graduate level as well. Further information about the NPL minor is available at: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/prtm/academics/minors-certificates-programs/non-profit-leadership-minor/index.html

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at Clemson University is one of the largest of its type in North America, with 44 full-time faculty and 21 professional staff. We serve 359 undergraduate majors and 157 graduate students, with all of our M.S. and Ph.D. options being delivered both on campus and online. Clemson University is a selective, public, land-grant university in a college-town setting along a dynamic Southeastern corridor. It is located on the shores of Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The University is committed to world-class teaching, research and public service in the context of general education, student development and continuing education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications: A Master's degree or higher in PRTM, NPL, or a related field At least five years of experience working in and successfully leading nonprofit organizations for appointment as a lecturer or 15 plus of this experience for appointment as a Professor of Practice Willingness and ability to learn and use technology such as Zoom, Canvas, etc. to teach in a fully online program

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Review of applications will begin December 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please follow this link, http://apply.interfolio.com/97364 and upload the following: 1. a cover letter addressing the specified position expectations and qualifications outline above; 2. a curriculum vita/resume; 3. a statement of your teaching philosophy and abilities consisting of no more than two pages; 4. names and contact information for three professional references.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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