Asst Professor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management
 University of Wyoming | |
75,000-80,004
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remote work
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 United States, Wyoming, Laramie | |
 Jul 20, 2025 | |
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Asst Professor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management JOB PURPOSE: The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. We seek an accomplished and creative individual to conduct research, teach, and provide service consistent with UW's educational mission. Our Bachelor of Science degree in ORTM prepares students for careers at the intersection of outdoor recreation, tourism, natural resource management, and community development. Our graduate programs prepare students to become collaborative leaders in a variety of environmental and natural resource fields. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program in outdoor recreation, tourism, or related fields; publish in high-impact outlets; and contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship within the Haub School, the university, and the region. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate courses in ORTM. They will also participate in the Haub School's online and in-person Master of Science in Environment, Natural Resources, and Society programs through mentoring graduate students and leading research and scholarship activities. They will serve the School, the University, and the state of Wyoming, and engage with stakeholders within Wyoming's outdoor recreation and tourism industry. The Assistant Professor may work closely with the Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute for sponsored research projects as an affiliated faculty member. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary and applied teaching and research; strong communication and relationship-building skills; and the ability to contribute to the advancement of the Haub School's mission and vision. Preferred candidates will have academic experience in the outdoor recreation field through past teaching, participation in interdisciplinary programs, and/or experience working with stakeholders from different backgrounds including those from rural or urban communities with fewer financial and political resources. REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and provide (1) a letter of interest that includes brief statements of your research philosophy and your teaching philosophy, (2) a detailed CV, (3) a list of four references and their contact information, and (4) a representative manuscript characteristic of your research program. References will only be contacted for finalists. Address applications to the search chair, Dr. Drew Bennett. Applications and expressions of interest will be held in confidence until on-campus interviews are conducted. Application process questions can be addressed to Kim Messersmith at Kbois@uwyo.edu. Review of applications begins September 8, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. HIRING STATEMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT HAUB SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES: The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources advances the understanding and resolution of complex natural resource challenges through interdisciplinary education, creation, and dissemination of new information and understanding, and collaborative decision-making. The Haub School is a growing academic unit with over 50 faculty and staff. The school has six undergraduate and graduate degree programs that serve over 450 students. Since 1993, the Haub School has been a nexus for interdisciplinary environmental and natural resources education and inquiry. The Haub School partners with programs, faculty, staff, and students throughout the UW campus, as well as a broad network of statewide, regional, national, and international partners, to promote excellence in environmental and natural resources education, research, community engagement, and outreach. The school's curricula emphasize collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches that prepare students to become thoughtful future leaders and problem solvers in environmental and natural resources fields. Students learn in the classroom, in the outstanding natural outdoor laboratory that is Wyoming, and internationally via the Haub School's field courses. The Ruckelshaus Institute, a division of the Haub School, supports stakeholder-driven solutions to environmental and natural resources challenges throughout the state and region through compelling science communication, by promoting collaborative decision making, and convening stakeholders around contentious ENR issues. The Haub School's faculty maintain active research or creative programs that address environmental and natural resources questions from both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. The Haub School is also affiliated with and an integral part of the Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute at UW which interfaces with the ORTM degree through research, funding, and partnerships. The WORTH Institute fosters sustainable growth in Wyoming's outdoor recreation, tourism, and hospitality sectors through extension and outreach, applied research, and workforce development. Through collaborations and data-driven strategies, the Institute supports communities and businesses in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in these industries. To learn more about the WORTH Institute, visit www.uwyo.edu/worth ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 251754 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 804 E Fremont St, Laramie, WY, 82070, US Posted Salary Range: 75,000-80,004 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/251754/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-041d15c8af2f85488b58d66a419526de | |