Faculty - Assistant Professor Natural Resource Recreation and Sports
SUNY Delhi
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Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Delhi, New York
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
Masters
Faculty - Assistant Professor Natural Resource Recreation and Sports
About SUNY Delhi:
SUNY Delhi is an inclusive, student-centered campus that transforms student lives through hands-on learning, innovation, engaged faculty, and exceptional support services. A close-knit campus community set in the scenic foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi is a leader within the SUNY system for applied learning and online programs that cater to a diverse student population of over 2,500 students in over 65 popular majors ranging from associate to master degrees. SUNY Delhi employs approximately 490 full-time, and part-time faculty and staff to fulfill its mission of transforming lives.
SUNY Delhi currently offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, as well as 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. SUNY Delhi has received national accolades for affordability, online education programs, and outstanding student success.
As the county seat for Delaware County, Delhi is a bustling village with eateries, shops, government offices, and more. SUNY Delhi is an integral part of the community, doubling its population when college is in session. The College offers an array of activities and programs throughout the year for faculty and staff, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, track, basketball courts, indoor pool, sauna, golf simulator, and even an 18-hole golf course. SUNY Delhi employees enjoy unique perks which include access to a student-run restaurant, Community Dog Wash Days, on-campus Butcher Shop, Automotive Repair Shop, and free Professional Development Workshops offered twice a year to help faculty and staff learn innovative teaching skills, earn certificates, get valuable training, and explore new interests. Most employees come for a visit and stay for a lifetime.
To learn more about SUNY Delhi, visit www.delhi.edu.
Job Description:
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
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.
Application Instructions:
SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all, a place where diversity, equity and success guide our achievement, scholarship, character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for three professional references