Assistant Professor of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management

The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) in the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources. We seek an accomplished and creative individual to conduct research, teach, and provide service consistent with UW’s educational mission. Our Bachelor of Science degree in ORTM prepares students for careers at the intersection of outdoor recreation, tourism, natural resource management, and community development. Our graduate programs prepare students to become collaborative leaders in a variety of environmental and natural resource fields.

This position is a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program in outdoor recreation, tourism, or related fields; publish in high-impact outlets; and contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship within the Haub School, the university, and the region. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate courses in ORTM. They will also participate in the Haub School’s online and in-person Master of Science in Environment, Natural Resources, and Society programs through mentoring graduate students and leading research and scholarship activities. They will serve the School, the University, and the state of Wyoming, and engage with stakeholders within Wyoming’s outdoor recreation and tourism industry. The Assistant Professor may work closely with the Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute for sponsored research projects as an affiliated faculty member. 

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary and applied teaching and research; strong communication and relationship-building skills; and the ability to contribute to the advancement of the Haub School’s mission and vision. Preferred candidates will have academic experience in the outdoor recreation field through past teaching, participation in interdisciplinary programs, and/or experience working with stakeholders from different backgrounds including those from rural or urban communities with fewer financial and political resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A terminal degree in a related field
• Demonstrated research agenda and scholarship related to the ORTM field, and
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Track record of obtaining extramural grants to support research, outreach, and/or educational efforts
• Track record of publishing scholarship in relevant peer-reviewed journals or other outlets appropriate to the candidate's field
• Experience developing and/or teaching in-person courses, applied experience courses, and/ or on-line courses
• Knowledge and expertise in outdoor recreation and tourism management trends and policy issues relevant to the American West, including public land management, rural community dynamics, or regional economic development
• Demonstrated ability to engage with industry partners, agencies, tribal nations, or community organizations in research or experiential learning  

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and provide (1) a letter of interest that includes brief statements of your research philosophy and your teaching philosophy, (2) a detailed CV, (3) a list of four references and their contact information, and (4) a representative manuscript characteristic of your research program. References will only be contacted for finalists. 

Address applications to the search chair, Dr. Drew Bennett. Applications and expressions of interest will be held in confidence until on-campus interviews are conducted. Application process questions can be addressed to Kim Messersmith at Kbois@uwyo.edu.

Review of applications begins September 8, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.

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