Job Location Misenheimer Campus - Misenheimer, NC 28109 Position Type Faculty Education Level Ph.D. (will consider ABD) Travel Percentage Travel required Job Shift Day Job Category Education
To support the launch and growth of Pfeiffer University's new Outdoor Education and Leadership (ODEL) program by teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in academic and experiential learning settings. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and community engagement initiatives.
The position is a full-time, 10-month faculty position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall program coordination of the Outdoor Leadership and Education Program;
- Teach undergraduate courses in Outdoor Education and Leadership, including topics such as adventure education, environmental ethics, team development, and outdoor programming;
- Develop and maintain experiential learning opportunities using Pfeiffer's 340-acre campus and nearby natural resources;
- Advise and mentor students pursuing careers in outdoor education and leadership;
- Participate in curriculum development and program assessment;
- Engage in scholarly activity and professional development;
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines including education, psychology, business, and environmental studies;
- Contribute to university service and community outreach initiatives;
- May supervise work-study students, student interns, teaching assistants, or field instructors;
Work Environment/Dynamics:
- Combination of classroom, field-based, and outdoor environments
- Frequent engagement with natural settings including state parks, forests, and water-based locations
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary academic culture
- Emphasis on experiential and hands-on learning
Benefits:
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Recreation, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field (ABD considered)
- Experience in outdoor education, adventure programming, or environmental leadership
- Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary and experiential learning environments
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
- Strong communication and leadership skills
