What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor position at Weber State University?
Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Outdoor & Community Recreation Instructor
Requisition Number
A00100P
Job Summary/Basic Function
Part-time adjunct instructor of outdoor and community recreation education. To teach one or two upper division courses per semester as needed.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications
Applicant will have prior experience in higher education; teaching/facilitating course work especially in one or more of the following areas: Inclusive Recreation, Community Recreation Development, Recreation Facility Management, Recreation Programming, Tourism, Commercial Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Retail/Manufacturing, Outdoor Education.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, Recreation Management, Experiential Education, Leisure Behavior or closely allied field.
Possess at least a Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Leisure Behavior or closely allied field.
Possess at least a Master’s degree in Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, Recreation Management, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Leisure Behavior or closely allied field.
- Evidence of teaching a variety of recreation academic and activity courses with emphasis on community or outdoor recreation at the university level.
- Experience with best practices in teaching, innovative pedagogical methods and assessment of student learning outcomes
- Demonstrated computer literacy, teaching with technology and other technology related competencies for teaching.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
09/17/2026
Close Date
02/17/2027
Open Until Filled
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, and a cover letter.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary wo, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off