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Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation Department's Website: https://hhpr.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas invites nominations and applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to teaching and learning, as well as expertise in outdoor recreation, specifically in outdoor recreation tourism, sport tourism, or nature-based tourism. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position with the possibility of summer teaching for summer pay. The Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management will teach predominately online graduate courses in the Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism program but also have opportunities to teach in the on-campus undergraduate and graduate Recreation and Sport Management programs; mentor undergraduate and graduate students as needed; serve on master's thesis and doctoral dissertation committees, and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Additionally, the faculty will serve as the Program Coordinator of the Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism online graduate program and will be responsible for recruiting and advising students. Consistent on-campus presence and active engagement in departmental life are essential responsibilities, along with the ability to foster and maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Adventure Tourism, Recreation Tourism, Sport Tourism, Nature-based Tourism, or related field conferred by the start of employment from an accredited institution of higher education Evidence or promise of highly effective teaching Evidence or potential of service to the department, institution, and profession Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the field of Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Adventure Tourism, Recreation Tourism, Sport Tourism, Nature-based Tourism, or a related field Experience in teaching graduate courses at the university level Evidence of effective student mentoring/advising Experience or interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning Experience teaching in an online and/or hybrid program Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Craig Schmitt Teaching Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sports Management cs098@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by February 6, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes