"Part Time Faculty Position Announcement - Recreation and Tourism Management"

Job Description

Department: Recreation and Tourism Management
Effective Date of Appointment: 2026-2027

CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2024, CSUN enrolls 36,848 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian-American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

About the College: College of HHD | California State University, Northridge
About the Department: Recreation and Tourism Management

ANTICIPATED NEEDS:
Note: All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank. Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours and participation in assessment of student learning. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are employed.

Salary:
Rates listed are for full-time faculty. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the salary schedule are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
This is how the three-unit assignment salary is calculated based on rank:
The Rank 2 base salary is $5,507. Teaching 3 units equates to a 0.20 timebase (3/15). $5,507 * 0.2 = $1101 per month * 6 monthly checks. The semester salary is $6,608.
The Rank 3 base salary is $6,221. Teaching 3 units equates to a 0.20 timebase (3/15). $6,221 * 0.2 = $1,244 per month * 6 monthly checks. The semester salary is $7,465.

Qualifications:

1. To teach within the bachelor's degree Program a bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred in Recreation, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Recreational Sport Management or closely related or allied field of study.
2. To teach within the Master's Degree Program a Master's Degree is required in Recreation, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Recreational Sport Management or closely related field; Ph.D. degree preferred in Recreation, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Recreational Sport Management or related or allied field of study; or a Bachelor's Degree with previous effective graduate-level teaching performance and at least 15 years of professional experience in Tourism Management, Hospitality Management or Recreation Management.
3. Breadth of professional experience in recreation/leisure services in course area(s) to be taught.
4. Evidence of experience that would indicate knowledge of recreation and human services agencies.
5. Evidence of effective teaching experience at a college or university, preferably in the subject to be taught.
6. Applicants without previous teaching experience must submit three (3) letters of recommendation addressing reasons to expect effective teaching.
7. Demonstrated commitment and ability to teach a diverse student population and work effectively with a diverse community of faculty and staff.
8. Record of academic preparation and research relevant to course areas(s) to be taught.
9. Knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes.
10. Applicants interested in teaching outdoor recreation courses must have specific expertise in outdoor recreation skill and knowledge related to class. Courses that may be deployed in backcountry types of outdoor recreation where access to EMS is limited/non-existent must hold current certification in Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or obtain prior to instruction.
11. *New Criterion for 25-26 and beyond* Applicants interested in teaching courses using an online modality (e.g., synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, etc.) are strongly encouraged to complete a CSU level 1 (Introduction to Teaching Online) Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) course. Additional QLT level 2 (Review) and level 3 (Advanced) are also encouraged for those with a level 1 or extensive online teaching experience already. Evidence of QLT course completion will be used to qualify applicants for certain courses that use an online modality. For more information about the QLT courses and their schedule, please check: CSU QLT

Courses or Specialization Currently Available
RTM 150. Introduction to Outdoor Education and the Backcountry
RTM 151A. Backpacking
RTM 151B. Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
RTM 151C. Winter Mountaineering
RTM 151D. Flatwater Boating
RTM 151F. Survival
RTM 151F. Survival/ JS 151
RTM 151G. Challenge/Ropes Courses
RTM 151H. Caving
RTM 202/L. Planning Programs and Events for the Recreational Experience and Lab
RTM 204. Foundations of Recreation Therapy and Special Populations
RTM 251. Recreation and the Natural Environment
RTM 260. Introduction to Recreational Sport Management
RTM 265. Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
RTM 267/L. Sailing and Lab
RTM 278. Exploring the World of Tourism, Hospitality, Recreation, and Parks
RTM 280. Organizing Campus Recreation and Sport
RTM 300. Recreation and Community Development
RTM 301. Travel and Tourism
RTM 302. Dynamics of Leadership in Recreation and Human Services
RTM 303. Promotion of the Recreation Experience
RTM 304. Entrepreneurial Ventures in Recreation and Human Services
RTM 305. Dynamics of Early Childhood Play
RTM 306. Leadership Coaching
RTM 310/L. Adventure Recreation and Human Relations and Lab
RTM 314. Hospitality and Customer Service
RTM 330. Women, Leisure, and Ethnicity in the U.S.
RTM 351. Practices of Outdoor and Environmental Education
RTM 352. Play and Human Potential
RTM 353/L. Literature of the Wilderness Experience and Lab
RTM 402. Models of Play, Recreation and Leisure
RTM 403. Evaluation Research in Recreation and Human Services
RTM 406/L. Enhancing Childhood Creativity and Lab
RTM 414. Food and Beverage Management
RTM 415. Leisure and Aging
RTM 424. Meetings and Conventions Management
RTM 434. Accommodations Management
RTM 444. Nonprofit Organizations and Fund Development in Leisure and Human Services
RTM 452/L. Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Lab
RTM 454. Large Scale Event Planning
RTM 480. Recreational Tourism: Issues and Trends
RTM 481. Principles of Sustainable Tourism
RTM 500. Foundations in Hospitality, Tourism, Recreation
RTM 510. Trends and Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
RTM 520. Trends and Issues in Recreational Sport
RTM 530. Cultural Aspects and Global Perspectives in Tourism
RTM 540. Human Resources in Recreational Sport and Tourism
RTM 550. Marketing and Promotions in Recreational Sport and Tourism
RTM 560. Facility Design in Recreational Sport
RTM 580. Seminar in Tourism Planning: A Cultural and International Perspective
RTM 600. Law, Risk Management and Ethics in Recreational Sport
RTM 610. Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism
RTM 620. Effective Teams and Leaders in Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Organizations
RTM 660. Crisis Management for Tourism, Hospitality, or Recreation Organizations
RTM 684. Research Methods and Designs

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a:

• current curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
• completed application form available here: RTM_Application PTF Pool AY 2026-2027
• cover letter describing specific evidence that supports the applicant's selections on the application form
• any additional qualifications to be considered, including online teaching competencies and/or certifications (e.g., eLearning Institute graduate, QLT and/or ACUE certifications, etc.)
• evidence of general teaching effectiveness or letters of recommendation if you have not previously taught.

The documents listed above must be emailed to the CSUN Dropbox using the link in the section below. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.

Application Deadline:
For AY 2026 – 2027: April 3, 2026. Only completed applications will be viewed and considered.
Applications should be emailed here: PTF_202.9h1nsesy7b3s2tjo@u.box.com
*Ensure all your file names include your first name, last name, and document title (e.g., application, resume, cover letter, etc.)
If Email is not available to you, applications may be mailed to:
Erika Sung, Ph.D. Department Chair
Department of Recreation and Tourism Management
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8269
Inquiries may be submitted to RTMInfo@csun.edu. Application materials will not be accepted via email.