Assistant Professor

Title: Assistant Professor

Agency: Academic Affairs-10

Location: Radford

FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime

Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate With Experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:
Teach in the core curriculum and one or more of the following concentrations: outdoor recreation and leadership or recreation therapy. Applicants must be able to lead and supervise field experiences, advise students, and maintain an active role in scholarship and service to the profession and university community.

Applicants are expected to teach in the core curriculum and one or more of the following concentrations: outdoor recreation and leadership or recreation therapy. Applicants must be able to lead and supervise field experiences, advise students, and maintain an active role in scholarship and service to the profession and university community. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and at least one degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism (or related field) required. Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, experience with diverse populations, and earned doctorate preferred, ABD considered.

Ideal candidates will provide evidence of commitment to scholarship, exceptional teaching, and professional experience. Review of applications will begin April 5, 2024. The expected start date is August 10, 2024. These positions will remain open until filled.

The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled professionals. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our programs. The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is distinguished as the oldest accredited recreation program in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the faculty are highly collaborative in endeavors of teaching and scholarship and take pride in the experiential learning opportunities they provide for their students. More information can be found on the department website:

Radford University is a comprehensive public university serving more than 7,700 students and is recognized for the strength of its academic programs, the success of its sustainability efforts, and its dedication to excellence. In 2023, Radford University was recognized as one of the “Best Regional Universities in the Southeast” by the Princeton Review as well as one of the “Best Colleges of Public Distinction” in 2022. In addition, Radford University was recently recognized among the top National Universities by the U. S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges.

The main Radford University campus is located in Radford, Virginia, nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City of Radford is bordered by the New River, which is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Radford is home to a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and a weekly farmer’s market. A retail hub with a regional mall and major chain stores as well as restaurants is less than 10 miles from campus. The region overall offers an abundance of recreation opportunities at nearby rivers, lakes, parks, and forests. Dozens of biking, hiking, and water trails are accessible within a short drive, including access points to the Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and the New River Trail.

Several metropolitan areas can be reached within a few hours by car, bus, or train from Radford, including:

· Charlotte, NC (2-3 hours)

· Richmond, VA (3-3 ½ hours)

· Washington, D.C. (4-5 hours)

· Nashville, TN (6-6 ½ hours)

A regional airport provides non-stop flight services to many cities on the East coast, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Atlanta, and others.

Please visit the Radford website at or more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and at least one degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism (or related field) required. Applicants must be able to lead and supervise field experiences, advise students, and maintain an active role in scholarship and service to the profession and university community. Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, experience with diverse populations, and earned doctorate preferred, ABD considered. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of commitment to scholarship, exceptional teaching, and professional experience.

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