Full-Time Lecturer/ (Academic Year) Recreation and Leisure Studies

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Review of applications to begin November 9, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled) California State University,

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Requirements

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BA/BS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation, Parks, Tourism, or related discipline.
MA/MS in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Management, or related discipline Candidates working toward completion of a master’s degree will be considered as long as official notification of completion of the master’s degree can be provided by August 1, 2027 (for Fall semester start)
Demonstrated potential for excellence in Teaching
Specialization in general Recreation Management or Recreation Therapy
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Demonstrated experience in teaching or training excellence at the college or professional level
At least two years of related professional work experience (Parks and Recreation, Summer Camps, Non-Profit Recreation like YMCA’s or Boys and Girls Clubs)
Certified Recreation Therapist (RTC: CA, CTRS: National)
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management. Mode of instruction is primarily in-person but may include online or hybrid courses
Develop relationships with internal and external partners to further expand student opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Participate in service to the Department, College, University, Profession, and Community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

What We Offer

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✓A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement

✓Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications

✓CV

✓Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)

✓Copy of unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree (a final degree transcript as evidence of the completion of a Degree – BS/BA/MS/MA, Ph.D). Note that candidates working toward completion of a master’s degree will be considered if the official notification of completion of the master’s degree can be provided by August 1, 2027 (for Fall semester start).

✓Demonstrated potential for excellence in Teaching (Evidence of teaching evaluation if applicable)

✓Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)