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Plymouth State University is looking for non-tenure track, 12-month faculty member. This position is 50% teaching and 40% managing and supervising the Outdoor Center. Teaching responsibilities will be within the Adventure Education program. In addition, this position will manage the Outdoor Center, including the outdoor equipment rental program, the indoor climbing wall, and work directly with the Student Life division on planning and implementing activities and programs for our full student body through the Outdoor Experiences and the Community Adventure Learning Experience programs. 10% of this position will also be responsible for leading the Outdoor Orientation Program for incoming students.
Teaching of undergraduate courses within the Adventure Education program. 50% of the position is dedicated to academic instruction and administrative duties. This portion of the job includes teaching 14 credits of Adventure Education (AP) courses per year [e.g., AP2900 Outdoor Orientation Leadership (3cr.), AP3510 Outdoor Skills Clinical (3cr.), and AP4200 Teaching Assistantship Seminar (1cr.)] and some administrative tasks TBD (e.g., managing ropes course inspections, WMNF permits, transportation logistics).
Managing and supervising the Outdoor Center. 40% of this position is dedicated to delivering co-curricular clinical experiences through the supervision of the Outdoor Center, supervision of the climbing wall and its programming, Outdoor Experiences programming for campus community, support for outdoor adventure-related student clubs, educational adventure programming for campus and off-campus groups (i.e., Community Adventure Learning Experiences - CALE). These clinical experiences are intended to be designed through extensive collaboration with Student Life, aligned with their targeted goals and identified needs.
Outdoor Orientation Program. 10% of this position is dedicated to the planning, management, and delivery of the August Outdoor Orientation for new students.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Master’s Degree in appropriate field
Experience in Adventure/outdoor education
Experience in teaching at a college or university level
Required Licenses & Certifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven record of leadership and supervision
Proven record of experience in outdoor activities risk management
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Competence in technology including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and related fundamental software
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience instructing or managing outdoor orientation programs
Current LNT Master Educator Certificate
Demonstrated management of equipment and rentals
Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade:
Faculty 01
