Faculty Positions
Assistant Professor (APRST#1)
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management
College of Arts & Sciences
The University of St. Francis, a Catholic, Franciscan institution, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management to start in August, 2008, at our campus in Joliet, IL.
The appointment is a nine (9) month tenure track position (pending final budget approval).
Position Description
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Teach undergraduate courses in the recreation administration core curriculum and specialization track courses in commercial recreation and tourism management.
- Actively participate in professional growth and scholarly activities, such as conference presentations and professional involvement; scholarly writing; student and faculty research projects; and grant proposal development.
- Provide service to the department, university, community, and the profession.
- Conduct advising of undergraduate students.
- Collaborate with area tourism and commercial recreation agencies to develop educational partnerships.
- Pursue funding for tourism projects and initiatives, and work closely with the tourism industry in its various forms (e.g. state and local area agencies) to promote the greater Chicago south suburban area ( Joliet and Will County ) as a tourism destination.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree with appropriate academic training in Recreation and Tourism, Hospitality Management, or specifically related field. (ABD will be given consideration.)
- Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and professional experience.
- Evidence of the ability to teach courses in travel and tourism and the core curriculum.
PROGRAM
The University of St. Francis serves a diverse population of more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Small class sizes and a student-centered philosophy characterize the USF experience. The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management was founded in 1976 and continues a strong tradition of involvement with the professional community. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.stfrancis.edu/rec/index.htm . USF is located in Joliet , IL a suburb of Chicago . Joliet and the surrounding Chicagoland area offer a rich and diverse quality of life including a robust public recreation system, outdoor recreation opportunities, major and minor league sports, cultural arts, museums, festivals, shopping, restaurants, and two major airports. For more information on the Joliet area, please visit http://www.stfrancis.edu/visitors/ .
Application Process
Application materials will be review as they are received. The start date is August 18, 2008. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than January 1, 2008. Applicants should provide the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
Send or email all materials to:
Ms. Trina Zeitz
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet , IL 60435
Email:facultyemployment@stfrancis.edu (Include APRST#1 in the subject line)
Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Lyle Hicks, Department Chair: (815) 740-3417; email: Lhicks@stfrancis.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.