CPRS Job Listing

Department: Recreation and Tourism Management                  Effective Date of Appointment: 2025-2026

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.   

For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu  

About the College:

For more information about the College, visit our website College of HHD | California State University, Northridge

About the Department:

For more information about the Department, visit our website Recreation and Tourism Management

To View Full Position Announcement and Courses Currently Available: https://mycsun.box.com/s/sdiq4ax2s3trqbsdh6ybxosrzbusdgsh

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. 

For a three-unit assignment, compensation for Rank 2 is $4,530 and $5,405 for Rank 3 per 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). $5,405 * 0.2 = $1,244 per month * 6 monthly checks. The semester salary is $7,465.

1. To teach within the bachelor’s degree Program a bachelor’s degree is 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.
    1. The QLT courses are 3-weeks in length, online, asynchronous, and require 15-20 hours with a structured course schedule and due dates that must be followed. The QLT courses have been offered in spring, fall, and summer semesters, as well as during inter-/winter-sessions. The next two offerings are slated for (1) February 24-March 16, 2025 and (2) March 24-April 20, 2025. For more information about the QLT courses and their schedule, please check: https://www.csun.edu/undergraduate-studies/faculty-development/csu-qlt      

 Applicants must submit a: 

• current curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé 
• completed application form available here: https://mycsun.box.com/s/ye2nx7kcf8o5bs7ixpycrxru72bfwfqc 
• cover letter describing specific evidence that supports the applicant’s selections on the application form

         o For example, if an applicant applies for RTM 302 and checks that s/he/they have taken classes or previously taught classes that are relevant to teaching RTM 302, the applicant must also describe the class(es) taken or previously taught in the cover letter. 

• 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 2025 – 2026: April 4, 2025. 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:

Nathan T. Martin, Ph.D.

Department Chair

Department of Recreation and Tourism Management

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street, 

Northridge, CA 91330-8269