Lecturer​/Academic Year) Recreation and Leisure Studies

Southern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Health Sciences 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Apply now Job no: 561935
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty
- Health Sciences

Position: Full-Time Lecturer in Recreation & Leisure Studies
Effective Date
:
August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range
:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,507 to $6,042/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $66,084 to $72,500/per academic year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Final date to receive applications
:
Review of applications to begin November 9, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students.

The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• BA/BS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation, Parks, Tourism, or related discipline.
• MA/MS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Management, or related discipline Candidates working toward completion of a master’s degree will be considered as long as official notification of completion of the master’s degree can be provided by August 1, 2027 (for Fall semester start)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in Teaching
• Specialization in general Recreation Management or Recreation Therapy
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching or training excellence at the college or professional level
• At least two years of related professional work experience (Parks and Recreation, Summer Camps, Non-Profit Recreation like YMCA’s or Boys and Girls Clubs)
• Certified Recreation Therapist (RTC: CA, CTRS: National)
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management. Mode of instruction is primarily in-person but may include online or hybrid courses
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners to further expand student opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Participate in service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the…