P/T Instructor for Event Management and Tourism

Position Announcement

The Recreation and Sport Management (RSM) program is seeking instructors to teach event management and tourism related courses on-campus and other courses that may complement the department curriculum. There is an immediate need for the following courses:

• Special Event Design
• Event Management
• Venue Management
• Meetings and Convention Management
• Tourism and Commercial Enterprises

For the full listing of courses and possible part-time teaching vacancies within the Recreation and Sport Management program, visit the following catalog link: http://catalog.utahtech.edu/courses/rsm/.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned, under the direction of the Program Director/Department Chair.
• Hold office hours and meet with students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Abide by all applicable executive orders, federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures relating to part-time faculty and general campus employment.
• Attend and/or complete required trainings by the University and additional training as determined by the Department or Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree or bachelor’s degree and five years industry work experience in the discipline (Policy 631.4.5.1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• One or more supporting certifications from an industry professional association.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Part-time instructor position, paid at $1000 per credit hour beginning Fall 2026 and governed by University Policies 631 and 638. Free access to Employee Assistance Program thru Blomquist-Hale and HPC Fitness Center/Recreation facilities; see https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/newemployee/getting-started/new-trailblazers/ for list of part-time staff employee benefits. Fall Semester 2026 begins August 19th.

Application Procedures: Applications are reviewed upon receipt. To apply for a part-time instructors position in the Recreation and Sport Management program within the Department of Health and Human Performance, please submit the following documents to Dr. Joseph Lovell, RSM Program Director, via e-mail at joseph.lovell@utahtech.edu:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three References

If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

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Utah Tech University offers a variety of miscellaneous benefits and discounts to employees, both for use on-campus and off-campus.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Human Performance Center Access (HPC)
• Booth Wellness Center Workshops
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Workshops
• Additional Benefits and Discounts
• P/T Instructor Tuition Waiver Form

No other benefits are offered for this position.

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