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Posted: 23-Sep-24
Location: Montreat, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
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Location: Montreat, North Carolina at the base of Mt. Mitchell in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Start Date: August 2025
Reports to: Provost
Summary: Montreat College seeks an assistant professor with experience in the broad field of outdoor recreation, environmental education, and/or adventure leadership. This is a full-time faculty position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses in outdoor recreation studies (ORS) based on the specific skills and experiences that they bring to the program, including, but not limited to, topics such as history and philosophy of ORS, leadership, group dynamics, facilitation and interpretation, outdoor living skills, current issues, and expedition management. There also may be opportunities to teach outdoor skills classes including backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, and others. We seek candidates whose classroom teaching and scholarly activities employ experiential-based methodologies. The ORS program provides opportunities for students to specialize in adventure education and leadership, conservation law enforcement, outdoor ministry and environmental education and interpretation. Additional responsibilities include advising students/interns, participating on faculty committees, continuous improvement of curriculum, collaborating with external partners, and other duties as described in the Faculty Handbook.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have training and/or experience as facilitator and educator in the broad outdoor recreation field, including Leave No Trace principles and training in specific outdoor/backcountry skills. The successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith of Montreat College as found here: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/
The successful candidate will also demonstrate support for Christian liberal arts education and the specific ability to integrate faith into the ORS coursework in a compelling, thoughtful manner.
Teaching excellence and a willingness to serve the broader college community through service and committee work are also expected.
Education/Experience:
An earned doctorate in outdoor education/leadership/recreation/leisure studies, or closely related field, is preferred, master’s degree required. Teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
Application Requirements/How to Apply:
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Please click the link below to provide the required application materials. Choose supervisor Mark Hijleh from the drop-down list. https://apply.montreat.edu/jobs/
Candidates should attach the following materials to the application form as instructed:
2) Letter of Application
3) Curriculum Vitae
4) Transcripts of Undergraduate and Graduate Work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial screening)
5) Statement of Faith
6) Statement of Philosophy of Christian Higher Education
7) List of Three References with Contact Information
Inquiries other than application, email to:
Dr. Mark Hijleh
Provost
Montreat College
c/o Outdoor Education and Leadership Search
mark.hijleh@montreat.edu
About Montreat College:
Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.