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Assistant Professor of Recreation, School of Health Science and Wellness

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Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO (In Person)

$58,832 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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First Job Previous Job 181 of 10,000 More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Missouri $38k - $64k Per Year Assistant Professor of Recreation, School of Health Science and Wellness Northwest Missouri State University
Occupation:
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Location:
Maryville, MO - 64468
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
05/01/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
Northwest Missouri State University
Web Site:
www.nwmissouri.edu Job #: 508000 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Northwest Missouri State University Assistant Professor of Recreation, School of Health Science and Wellness SALARY $58,832.00 Annually
LOCATION
Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER 508000 DEPARTMENT
School of Health Science & Wellness
OPENING DATE 05/01/2026 SALARY
$58,832.00 Annually
LOCATION
Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER 508000 DEPARTMENT
School of Health Science & Wellness
OPENING DATE 05/01/2026
Assistant Professor of Recreation. Northwest Missouri State University. Maryville, MO. Directly support undergraduate and graduate programs in parks, recreation, and tourism through course instruction, student advisement, and collaborative curriculum management. Assignments include courses related to planning, tourism, commercial recreation, finance and marketing in recreation, and other courses. Student advisement and mentorship, supervision of internships, active participation in school university committees and initiative, and engagement in creative and scholarly work. Develop and deliver graduate and undergraduate courses in the parks, recreation, and tourism curriculum utilizing both online and on-campus modes of delivery. Supervise undergraduate and graduate field experiences and internships. Establish significant contributions of creative and scholarly research, participation in the generation and sharing of knowledge through conference presentations, and journal publications. Assist with student recruitment, advisement, development, and retention. Actively participate in related professional and community organizations and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Requires a Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Leisure Behavior, or a closely related field. One year of experience in any higher education teaching role. Experience may be gained during a post-secondary degree program. To apply, send resumes to Northwest Missouri State University, Michelle Drake, Senior Human Resources Generalist, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or by email to mdrake@nwmissouri.edu.