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Position: Assistant Professor in Recreation Management
Institution: Arizona State University West
Location: Arizona
Date posted: 10/22/2004
Application deadline: 11/30/2004

 

Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate courses in recreation management. Advise undergraduate students, supervise student leadership experience, and supervise internships. Maintain a productive line of scholarship including scholarly publication. Seek to secure external funds. Develop partnerships with community agencies and organizations. Assist with curriculum development, serve on university committees, and participate in professional and community service.

Qualifications
Required
An earned doctorate in recreation and tourism management, leisure studies, or related field. Prior college level teaching experience. Evidence of ability to teach one or more core courses. Evidence of ability to develop a program of scholarship including publication in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence of ability to work with diverse populations. Specialization in community recreation management.

Desired
A teaching and scholarly emphasis on youth recreation and/or youth-at-risk is desirable but other emphases within community recreation or leisure development across the lifespan will be considered. Evidence of potential to secure external funding for research. Evidence of potential to develop partnerships with community organizations and agencies. Practical experience in community recreation.

Application Deadline
November 30, 2004, or the 1st and 15th day of every month thereafter until search is closed.

Application Procedure
Submit letter of application specifically addressing required and desired qualifications, complete curriculum vita, and names and contact information (address and telephone number) for three
references to:
 

General information
As a new American university, Arizona State University is a force for discovery, turning students into leaders who shape the future. In its 20th year, the West campus of ASU, located in Phoenix, fulfills this mission through interdisciplinary teaching, research and community engagement. The campus serves more than 7,300 students and offers 29 bachelor's degree programs, nine master's degrees, eight professional certificates and is currently developing its first doctoral degree program. Please visit our Web site at http://www.west.asu.edu/. ASU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer in policy and practice.

E-mail : kandereck@asu.edu
Phone : (602) 543-6639
Fax : (602) 543-6612
Dr. Kathleen Andereck
Professor
Recreation & Tourism Managemen
Arizona State University at the West campus
PO Box 37100
Phoenix, AZ 85069 - 7100