Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism in the School of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (MU). Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month ranked, non-tenure track academic appointment.

Start date: 1/1/2026 or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (PRST). Primary responsibilities will include organizing and teaching four courses per semester in both spring and fall semesters (a total of 8 courses per year). The successful candidate will teach courses such as Sport Tourism, Sport Management, Global Sport Environments, Business of Sport and Recreation, Sport and Recreation Marketing, Trends in Sport and Recreation, along with advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. There will also be an opportunity to create and teach courses related to other sport tourism topics of interest. This position will strengthen the education program by teaching across the PRST degree program to engage students in understanding the fields of sport management and tourism development more deeply. Additional responsibilities include service on the School of Natural Resources committees or assisting with other activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sport Management or Tourism Management or a closely related discipline by time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Experience in teaching (residential and/or online), and/or management experience in the parks, recreation, sport, and tourism industry. The area of expertise should complement existing institutional strengths in parks, recreation, sport, and tourism. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding teaching credentials, strong interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative approach to program development and classroom instruction. Preferred qualifications include an impactful teaching record, hands-on learning experiences, experience in current education technologies, and/or connections to the Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism industries.

To apply for this position, please visit the MU website at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/, Job ID 56019. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, description of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references.

Screening of applications will begin August 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Market, Director of the School of Natural Resources, at marketp@missouri.edu.

About MU: MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri System, has over 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a land-grant institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. The School of Natural Resources awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources with emphasis in multiple sub-disciplines. Detailed information about the programs and faculty is available at http://snr.missouri.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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