• Natural Resource Recreation and Sports

    SUNY Delhi (Delhi, NY)


     

    SUNY Delhi seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and engaging full-time tenure-track faculty member to fill a ten-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position within the Natural Resource Recreation and Sports Program. Housed within the Division of Veterinary Science and Professional Studies, the program boasts associate degree offerings (Recreation and Sports Management, Adventure Recreation, Park and Outdoor Recreation and Physical Education Studies) as well as a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Recreation and Sports Facilities Management. The program is unique in its approach to experiential learning by way of its relationship with SUNY Delhi Athletics and Intramurals, its operation of a 50-acre outdoor education center, and a variety of community service-oriented activities.

     

    The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach core courses within the NRRS program, with an emphasis on experiential, and engaged teaching practices. The position will require a teaching load of 15 contact hours each semester which should include collaborative efforts to provide out of class experiences for students. Class assignments will be dependent upon candidates teaching and professional experiences but could include classes such as Introduction to Recreation and Sports Management, Program Planning and Leadership, Recreation for Special Populations, Sports Media, Intramural Administration, Team Sports, Human Resource Management for Sports, Budget and Planning for Sports, Sports Event Management, Recreation and Sports Facility Management, Outdoor Education and Camping, Adventure Recreation Programming, or Natural Resource Recreation Management. In addition to classroom instruction, this faculty member will also serve as an academic advisor, serve on campus committees, and seek other forms of collegiate involvement.

    Additional responsibilities include:

    Program Development:

    + Participate in annual systematic assessment of the program

    + Participate in analyzing data and make recommendations for curriculum and programmatic revisions where necessary

    Teaching Responsibilities:

    + Provide evidence-based instruction in accordance with the policies set forth by the College

    + Post and keep regular office hours for the convenience of students

    + Participate in the assessment of course, student learning, and program outcomes

    + Incorporate student service-learning opportunities

    Advisement:

    + Assist in advisement of students

    + Guide and counsel students toward personal and career development

    + Track student's completion of degree requirements progression

     

    Academic & Organization Commitment

     

    + Serve on campus committees

    + Special Projects

    + Participate in faculty meetings

    + Engage in the academic and organizational life of the college

    Job Requirements:

    + Earned master's degree in sports management, recreation, physical education or related field

    + Minimum of 5 years of professional experience

    + Valid unrestricted driver's license

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Minimum of one year of collegiate teaching experience

    + Industry related certifications

    Additional Information:

    + Salary $52,000

    + This is a 10-month academic year, tenure track position

    + This position offers full New York State UUP (FT) (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf) benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country.

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    + SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

    + SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.