Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, Parks, Recreation, Sport & Tourism

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism in the School of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (MU). Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month ranked, non-tenure track academic appointment.

Start date: 8/1/2027or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses primarily within sport management curriculum of the Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (PRST) program. Primary responsibilities will include organizing and teaching four courses per semester in both spring and fall semesters (a total of eight courses per year). Teaching assignments will be based on program needs and the candidate's expertise and may include courses in areas such as sport governance, coaching, legal aspects of sport, contemporary issues in sport, and foundations of sport, as well as other areas within the sport management curriculum. The successful candidate will also advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and may have opportunities to develop new courses related to their areas of expertise. As part of an interdisciplinary degree program, the successful candidate should be able to recognize and draw connections among sport management, parks, recreation and tourism and incorporate these connections into their teaching and student engagement. This position will contribute to a cohesive curriculum while strengthening instruction in sport management. Additional responsibilities include service on the School of Natural Resources committees or assisting with other activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related discipline (ABD considered).

Candidates will be evaluated on: Highest degree earned. Experience in teaching (residential and/or online), and/or management experience in the parks, recreation, sport, and tourism industry. The area of expertise should complement existing institutional strengths in parks, recreation, sport, and tourism. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding teaching credentials, strong interpersonal communication skills, a collaborative approach to program development and classroom instruction. Preferred qualifications include an impactful teaching record, hands-on learning experiences, experience in current education technologies, and/or connections to the Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism industries.

To apply for this position, please visit the MU website http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/, Job ID 61236. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, description of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references.

Screening of applications will begin November 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Market at marketp@missouri.edu, Director of the School.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About MU: MU, the flagship institution in the University of Missouri System, has over 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is a land-grant institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. The School of Natural Resources offers three B.S. degrees, including a B.S. in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism (PRST), as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Natural Resources with emphasis areas across multiple disciplines.

Detailed information about the programs and faculty is available at http://snr.missouri.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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