Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professorship
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professorship
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at NC State invites applications for Professor for youth development through recreation and sports. We are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar and visionary leader who has a demonstrated record of success and impact, and is nationally and/or internationally recognized for their distinguished scholarly contributions. The position is a 9-month appointment with approximately 45%-Research, 45%-Teaching, and 10%-Service.
Applicants may be considered for the Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professor. The Williamson and Rose Professor will be a leader in research, outreach and teaching related to youth development through recreation and sports. Appointment at the level of distinguished professor is at the discretion of the Chancellor.
The Department seeks candidates who have a highly productive research, teaching, and engagement record that focuses on youth development through sport and/or recreation. The ideal candidate should bring a strong theoretical, methodological, and community engagement background as well as strong evidence of external support and student mentoring. Attractive research programs could focus on youth sport, physical activity, environmental education, out-of-school time recreation, nature-based recreation, and other topics of national significance.
In addition, ideal candidates should be active participants and leaders in conferences and symposia within their areas of specialization. Ideal candidates should also be able to contribute to teaching and curriculum innovation at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as recruit and support graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Candidates must show development of an established record of nationally and/or internationally recognized, externally funded research programs. Additionally, candidates must show a willingness and ability to publish in leading academic outlets and present at topically relevant conferences, both domestically and internationally, that will advance the significance of a critical, sustainable, and community focused lens on youth development, youth leadership, and youth engagement.
Robust and sustained engagement with relevant youth-serving organizations is expected. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to build on interdisciplinary strengths within the College of Natural Resources and partnerships with the College of Agriculture and Life Science's Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Department of Sociology/Anthropology and Department of Psychology, Poole College of Management's Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and College of Design's Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Responsibilities include:
Expanding on an existing distinguished record of research, teaching and engagement;
Leading collaborative external research funding initiatives;
Instructing undergraduate and graduate courses, with a teaching load of two courses per semester in the fall and spring semesters;
Contributing to curricular development within PRTM and alongside other relevant campus collaborators;
Serving on and leading PRTM, CNR, and University-wide committees;
Engaging in relevant professional and public service activities; and, Sustaining a robust network of community or industry stakeholders to which research and teaching outputs are disseminated.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Applicant must have a Ph.D. in parks, recreation and tourism management, leisure studies, sport management or closely related social sciences.
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Required Qualifications
- The successful candidate must have a PhD in parks, recreation and tourism management, sport management, or a related field. Candidates with degrees in other related fields (e.g., child development, human development, family studies, social work) are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience in youth development. Applicants at the rank of Associate…
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