Lecturer: Recreation Therapy & Management

The Ability Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer in Recreation & Leisure Studies within the College of Health & Human Services. The position begins Fall semester 2027 and offers a competitive salary per academic year with progression based on qualifications.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management in-person with potential online or hybrid delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation, Parks, Tourism, or related discipline.
• MA/MS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Management, or related discipline.
• Candidates working toward completion of a master’s degree will be considered as long as official notification of completion of the master’s degree can be provided by August 1, 2027 (for Fall semester start).
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in Teaching.
• Specialization in general Recreation Management or Recreation Therapy.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management. Mode of instruction is primarily in-person but may include online or hybrid courses.
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners to further expand student opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Studies.
• Participate in service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community.
• CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.

Education

BA/BS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation, Parks, Tourism, or related discipline

MA/MS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Management, or related discipline

Job description

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer in Recreation & Leisure Studies within the College of Health & Human Services. The position begins Fall semester 2027 and offers a competitive salary per academic year with progression based on qualifications.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management in-person with potential online or hybrid delivery.