University of Utah, College of Health,Department of Parks, Recreation, and TourismAssociate InstructorThe Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) in the College of Health at the University of Utah is pleased to announce a position for an Associate Instructor (Lecturer) for the 2024/25 academic year at 0.75 FTE (or 9-month equivalent). The Department is looking for a skilled educator, who will cover classes in the core curriculum and provide representation on Department, College, and University committees. This position will begin August 16, 2024.The successful candidate will have experience in teaching core classes including but not exclusive to introductory and mid-level courses in parks, recreation, and tourism management. Individuals with expertise in hospitality management and/or outdoor recreation & resource management are also encouraged to apply. Service based responsibilities representing the Department on College and University committees may also be required.Potential applicants should visit our website to review our faculty expertise and existing undergraduate courses. In their letter of application, candidates should comment on their curricular skills and interests, and to the current Department productivity and structure. We are especially interested in hiring a colleague who complements our existing faculty and complements the mission and vision Department and within the College of Health.Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the University of UtahAs a Department, we envision a global community that values and celebrates parks, recreation, and tourism. To that end, we contribute to individual, community, and environmental health through education, research, and action informed by the preventive, developmental, and restorative properties of parks, recreation, and tourism. We create, share, and apply knowledge about parks, recreation, and tourism to inspire students, inform policy, serve social needs, promote sustainability, and advocate for the health of people, communities, and the environment. Our faculty and staff serve approximately 200 undergraduates, 15 MS, and 15 PhD students. We are a collegial community of creative and committed scholars and educators who all work collaboratively in teaching, scholarship and service. As a Department within the College of Health, we ascribe to the belief that what we do contributes to quality of life, health, and well-being.College of HealthThe College of Health is among the largest of the colleges and schools at the University with 2,500 undergraduates and 600 graduate students. Degree options include 18 BA/BS degree emphases, 16 masters degree programs, three clinical doctorates, and five PhD programs. This combination of graduate degrees, professional programs, and undergraduate majors uniquely positions the College to contribute to the clinical and research missions of University of Utah Health and high impact educational practices on the main campus.The University of UtahThe University of Utah is an R1 (Doctoral very high research activity) institution as ranked by the Carnegie Classification and an AAU member institution. Advancement requires combined excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.As is the states flagship research institution, the University emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. The University of Utah is a vibrant, diverse, and secular university located in a beautiful setting on the shoulder of the Wasatch Front.Utah and Salt Lake CityUtah is the West at its best - four distinct seasons, ready access to all outdoor activities including superb skiing at seven world-famous resorts just minutes from campus. Utah is home to five national parks and countless national, regional, stat e, and local recreation areas. The State is nationally recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship, economic growth, and outdoor recreational activities (skiing, hiking, climbing, etc.).Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities. It has been recognized as the best city to start a career and offers an abundance of activities/attractions that contribute to excellent quality of life in an affordable metropolitan area. The City features arts, culture, shopping, professional sports, major collegiate sports, and more. Spectacular outdoor settings and unmatched outdoor recreation opportunities are a short drive, bike ride, or walk away from campus.Preferred Starting Date: August 16, 2024Please contact Dr. Mary Wells or Dr. Preston Tanner for more information.