Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor

Weber State University; Utah; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University invites applications for the Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor. This is a part-time adjunct role teaching one or two upper-division courses per semester as needed.

The position is pooled; candidates are selected as openings arise and the pool may expire after a period. Applicants should have prior higher education teaching experience in areas such as Inclusive Recreation, Recreation Programming, and Outdoor Education.

Qualifications

• Applicant will have prior experience in higher education; teaching/facilitating course work especially in recreation and related areas.
• Evidence of teaching at the university level in recreation subjects and activities.
• Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two upper division courses per semester as needed.
• This is a pooled adjunct position; selections occur as openings arise.

Skills

Higher education experience

Inclusive Recreation

Community Recreation Development

Recreation Facility Management

Recreation Programming

Tourism

Outdoor Recreation

Teaching with technology

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism or related field

PhD in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism or allied field

Job description

Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor

Requisition Number A00100P

Job Summary/Basic Function Part-time adjunct instructor of outdoor and community recreation education. To teach one or two upper division courses per semester as needed.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Applicant will have prior experience in higher education; teaching/facilitating course work especially in one or more of the following areas: Inclusive Recreation, Community Recreation Development, Recreation Facility Management, Recreation Programming, Tourism, Commercial Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Retail/Manufacturing, Outdoor Education.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, Recreation Management, Experiential Education, Leisure Behavior or closely allied field.

Possess at least a Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Leisure Behavior or closely allied field.

• Evidence of teaching a variety of recreation academic and activity courses with emphasis on community or outdoor recreation at the university level.
• Experience with best practices in teaching, innovative pedagogical methods and assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with best practices in teaching, innovative pedagogical methods and assessment of student learning outcomes
• Demonstrated computer literacy, teaching with technology and other technology related competencies for teaching.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Background Check? Yes

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Open Date 09/17/2026 Close Date 02/17/2027

Physical Activity of this position

Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.