Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management

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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Department's Website:

[email protected]

Summary of Job Duties:
This is a 9-month, full-time non-tenure track position with the possibility of summer teaching for summer pay (i.e., extra pay). The Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (typical load is four 3-credit hour each semester); mentor undergraduate and graduate students as needed; serve on master thesis and dissertation committees, and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Recreation and Sport Management or related field conferred by start of employment

• Evidence or promise of highly effective teaching.

• Evidence or potential of service to the department, institution, and profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in field of Recreation and Sport Management or closely related field

• Experience of teaching courses at the university level

• Evidence of effective student mentoring/advising

• Experience or interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning

• Experience teaching at the graduate level

• Experience creating new classes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this position (KSAs)

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to learn and adapt

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Craig Schmitt
Assistant Professor
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by 03/07/2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes