Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professorship

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at NC State invites applications for Professor for youth development through recreation and sports. We are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar and visionary leader who has a demonstrated record of success and impact, and is nationally and/or internationally recognized for their distinguished scholarly contributions. The position is a 9-month appointment with approximately 45%-Research, 45%-Teaching, and 10%-Service.

Applicants may be considered for the Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professor. The Williamson and Rose Professor will be a leader in research, outreach and teaching related to youth development through recreation and sports. Appointment at the level of distinguished professor is at the discretion of the Chancellor.

The Department seeks candidates who have a highly productive research, teaching, and engagement record that focuses on youth development through sport and/or recreation. The ideal candidate should bring a strong theoretical, methodological, and community engagement background as well as strong evidence of external support and student mentoring. Attractive research programs could focus on youth sport, physical activity, environmental education, out-of-school time recreation, nature-based recreation, and other topics of national significance. In addition, ideal candidates should be active participants and leaders in conferences and symposia within their areas of specialization. Ideal candidates should also be able to contribute to teaching and curriculum innovation at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as recruit and support graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Candidates must show development of an established record of nationally and/or internationally recognized, externally funded research programs. Additionally, candidates must show a willingness and ability to publish in leading academic outlets and present at topically relevant conferences, both domestically and internationally, that will advance the significance of a critical, sustainable, and community focused lens on youth development, youth leadership, and youth engagement. Robust and sustained engagement with relevant youth-serving organizations is expected.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to build on interdisciplinary strengths within the College of Natural Resources and partnerships with the College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Department of Sociology/Anthropology and Department of Psychology, Poole College of Management’s Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and College of Design’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.

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