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2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management

The Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Department in the College of Communication and Education is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Courses in need of coverage may include parks and recreation management courses and general hospitality/tourism courses. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often occur just before the start of the academic term.

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a master's degree in recreation, hospitality, parks, or related fields. A bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of managerial position(s) in the field of professional recreation, hospitality, and/or parks may be considered.

Preferred qualifications include a PhD or previous teaching experience. Candidates with an ability and interest in teaching recreation, hospitality, or parks management are preferred.

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Applicants must provide:

• A current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups)
• CV
• A list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered (please complete the department course consideration checklist)
• A copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
• Contact information of three professional references

Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.