Degree Coordinator and Lecturer of Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for Degree Coordinator and Lecturer of

Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism (NRRT), a proposed interdisciplinary degree program

at UW. The NRRT Degree Coordinator will join the UW community as an Academic

Professional Lecturer (non-extended term) and will report to the Academic Director of the

Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. The Degree Coordinator will work with

faculty and staff in the Haub School, the College of Business and other partners within the UW

community, as well as with partners in the private sector and Wyoming’s community colleges, to

coordinate the creation of an NRRT degree. Working in collaboration with the above entities,

the Degree Coordinator will lead curriculum planning, design and teach courses, manage

relationships, and oversee the establishment of this proposed degree.

We seek an accomplished and creative coordinator to establish this proposed University of

Wyoming degree, which will be housed in the Haub School of Environment and Natural

Resources in partnership with the College of Business. The degree will emphasize

entrepreneurial and business management skills, human dimensions of natural resources,

environmental science, and outdoor skills. The successful candidate will have training and

expertise with the theory and practice of recreation and tourism disciplines and have

demonstrated teaching, organization, and communication skills.

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment

opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with

diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

• Masters level degree

• At least two (2) years of experience and training related to recreation and/or tourism curriculum and skills development; and

• At least two (2) years of teaching experience that integrates broad perspectives and approaches

Candidates should complete the online application including: submitting a letter of interest, a

detailed CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for four references (to

be contacted only for finalists) – all as one document.

Questions regarding the search can be sent to Dr. Doug Wachob (wachob@uwyo.edu), Interim

Dean, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

To learn more or apply, visit www.uwyo.edu/hr/ (Job ID 8594). Review of applications begins

on May 30, 2017. The anticipated start date is August 28, 2017.

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