Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer, Part Time - Department of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer, Part Time - Department of Recreation, Sport, and TourismCollege of Applied Health Sciences

Job SummaryThe Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism is accepting applications for a pool of Adjunct Lecturers and Instructors who may be called on to teach and/or develop courses in the following curricular areas:

• Recreation, Sport and Tourism in Modern Society
• Entertainment and Event Management
• Legal Aspects of Sport
• Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences
• Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
  
  

The courses will be taught to undergraduate and graduate students in Recreation, Sport and Tourism, as well as other fields. This is a part-time, as needed-basis, non-tenure track position.The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree is required, and Master and Doctoral degree are preferred. Bachelor’s degree may be sufficient with demonstrated specialization in specified areas and/or other exceptional circumstances. For Adjunct Lecturer consideration, candidates must have a terminal PhD degree, while Adjunct Instructors must hold a Master’s and/or Bachelor’s. Successful candidates should have these degrees in relevant fields of study, such as Recreation, Sport, and Tourism, Law, Entertainment and Event Management or an affiliated field. Candidates with strong evidence of commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level teaching background are encouraged to apply. Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction. General InformationFaculty and staff of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign work to advance knowledge to foster healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship and sustainability, effective management and marketing of organizations, and social and economic development of communities (see www.rst.illinois.edu for additional information). The RST department offers residential B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, and an online M.S. program, and houses the Office of Park and Recreation Resources with a mission to build partnerships for healthy communities. The RST department is housed in the College of Applied Health Sciences at UIUC. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and course load taught. Compensation typically ranges between $4,500 – $6,000 per course. Application Procedures & Deadline InformationApplications are due by Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm CST. To apply, use the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Please upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A list of names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers for at least two references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted.
• Teaching statement (up to 2 pages). In your statement, please be sure to describe which course(s) from the list below you would be able to teach and/or develop, and whether you will be able to work in-person, online, or both. More information about these courses can be found in the course catalog here: http://catalog.illinois.edu/courses-of-instruction/rst/
• Recreation, Sport and Tourism in Modern Society
• Entertainment and Event Management
• Legal Aspects of Sport
• Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences
• Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
  
  

For questions about the position, please contact AHS HR at ahs-hr@illinois.edu. or questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.Appointment InformationThis is a part-time, as-needed basis, non-tenure-track position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/1/2025. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.Requisition ID: 1030109

Job Category: Faculty

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