Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University

Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Outdoor Recreation

CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$600k-$850kDetected 22 days ago
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About the role

  • Our Outdoor Recreation curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in activities such as rock climbing, paddling, and backcountry skills, while promoting safety, leadership, and environmental stewardship.
  • If you are passionate about the outdoors and enjoy working with students in both classroom and field settings, we encourage you to apply.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation, or related field, or equivalent experience (documented)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., WFR, IMGA, SPI, AIARE, and SWI) and 3-5 years of professional experience
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
  • Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Skills

  • Instruct Outdoor Recreation courses using hands-on, experiential methods
  • Develop course materials, including syllabus and assessments
  • Facilitate safe and inclusive outdoor field experiences
  • Evaluate student learning and provide timely feedback

Compensation

  • $600-$850 per credit hour.

Benefits

  • Commensurate with education and experience. ‌
  • Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

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