Assistant Professor of Wilderness Leadership & Experiential Education

Company: Brevard College

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Brevard College seeks enthusiastic teachers to fill two tenure-track faculty positions (with appropriate degree) as Assistant Professor of Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE), beginning fall 2020. 

Successful candidates will possess either (1) a Ph.D. in a field related to Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, Outdoor Education or (2) a Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate hours in WLEE, Outdoor Education or a related discipline and extensive field experience. We seek enthusiastic teachers to contribute to a strong and growing WLEE Program that emphasizes experiential education and application based in the liberal arts.

Successful candidates are willing and able to teach courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum ranging from introductory courses to upper-level courses, including interdisciplinary service courses. WLEE faculty teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Outdoor Education; leading extended learning expeditions with the Immersion Semester; lower and upper-level skills courses in outdoor technical skills (including paddling, climbing, backpacking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, navigation, swiftwater rescue, etc.) as well as upper level academic courses in areas such as leadership development, program administration, and risk management. The ideal candidates have general experience in the range of outdoor activities, with advanced skill expertise in one or more of the areas.

The individual in this position will also advise students, serve on campus committees, and contribute to the life of Brevard College.  There is an opportunity to be selected to provide administrative leadership and serve as the WLEE Major Coordinator.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter of application addressing interest in Brevard College; curriculum vitae noting courses the applicant is particularly interested or experienced in teaching; statement of teaching philosophy addressing experiential education; a sample syllabus from a course recently taught; and contact information for three professional references to:  Chair of the WLEE Search Committee Brevard College One Brevard College Drive Brevard, NC 28712 Email: [email protected]  Additional information is available at the College website, www.brevard.edu. Brevard College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Brevard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted on: January 17, 2020
Job Type: Full Time
Job Starting Date:
August 2020
Application Closing Date:
Not Specified
Population(s) Served: Youth - College
Region(s): Southwest US