Assistant Professor of Practice, Adventure Education bei Usnh

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Plymouth State University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Adventure Education. The Adventure Education program is housed in the Health and Human Performance administrative unit of the School of Health. It offers a 120-credit Bachelor of Science Adventure Education degree or a 96-credit Applied Bachelor of Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree. Students are prepared for a range of careers in adventure, experiential or outdoor education and leadership. An important hallmark of the program is that students receive instruction combining foundational theory with practical skills and have numerous opportunities for applied and experiential learning. Teaching responsibilities can include any core course of the BS in Adventure Education or the AB Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teaching of undergraduate courses within the Adventure Education program. The main portion of the position involves teaching the core courses of both degree programs, a total of 15-16 credits per semester. These courses include a mix of theory and practice, with titles such as Foundations of Adventure Education; Canoe Paddling Fundamentals; Adventure Education Teaching Theory and Methods; Adventure Processing and Facilitation; Wilderness Expedition; Adventure Leadership and Group Management; Risk Management in Adventure Education; Philosophy and Theory of Adventure Education; Internship. This portion also includes some specialized administrative tasks required to run the program, such as managing ropes course inspections, WMNF permits or transportation logistics.

• Full time Assistant Professor of Practice faculty are required to provide service to the University through participation in activities that contribute to faculty governance such as program coordination, major policy committee participation, community engagement activities, and admissions initiatives.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in a field related to adventure/outdoor education

• Three years experience in adventure/outdoor education

• Experience in teaching at a college or university level

• Current Wilderness First Responder certification

• Driver’s License

• Proven record of leadership and instruction in adventure

• Proven record of experience in outdoor activities risk management

• Experience and proficiency in a diversity of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, backcountry travel and camping, etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Clean driving Record

• Current LNT Level 2 (i.e., Master Educator) certificate

• Certifications in relevant technical skill areas

• Activity within relevant professional organizations (e.g. AEE, AORE)

• Terminal degree in related field

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

• Teaching Philosophy

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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