The University of Oregon looks to hire a 9 month career Faculty instructor position in the Outdoor Pursuits program. This position will be responsible for leadership and instruction in wilderness medicine, rock climbing, backcountry, and leadership training courses. This role involves overseeing curriculum development, teaching various outdoor pursuits classes, and managing weekend outings.

The instructor will advise and mentor 4-10 student leaders, plan and lead 3-5 weekend outings per term. These outings require advance scouting, route planning, weather assessment, and implementation of safety protocols. The position also entails managing equipment, coordinating transportation, and overseeing equipment rentals and loans.

In addition to instructional duties, this position will contribute to program administration by assisting with hiring practices, scholarship decisions, equipment management, and budgetary planning. Departmental responsibilities include serving on committees, attending meetings, and participating in institutional initiatives.

This position involves student advising and oversight of student leaders but does not include formal supervision responsibilities. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Physical Education – Outdoor Pursuits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field.
• Experience, expertise and/or certification in outdoor adventure and three (3) years of experience instructing to groups of 10 or more.
• Experience with risk management application in outdoor education, to effectively mitigate risk and promote safety in accordance with industry standards, teach high quality outdoor pursuits courses, and oversee the safe operation of the Wilderness Medicine Program.
• Two (2) years of experience in mentoring, advising, and training leaders in outdoor adventure/education.
• Wilderness First Responder certification.
• National and State Emergency Medical Technician License
• SOLO Instructor Trainer for Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder courses.
• Three (3) years of experience and skill in rock climbing, including traditional climbing, sport climbing and lead climbing. Competence in setting up a top-rope climbing site, including site selection, anchor construction, and safety systems.
• Holds an accredited single pitch instructor (SPI) certification.

Professional Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with software applications for email, word processing, scheduling, curriculum management and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Understanding of current issues and best practices in outdoor education and physical education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in outdoor education, physical education, teaching, recreation administration or related field. In exceptional circumstances, significant professional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Evidence of leadership experience and/or a commitment to student learning and development.
• Best practices in teaching regarding research-informed, professional, engaged and inclusive teaching standards.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and administration.
• Knowledge of local and regional land, water and snow-based outdoor recreation resources and resource management policies.
• Climbing Wall Instructor Certification (CWI).
• AIRE Level I Avalanche Certification (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education).

About University of Oregon

The University of Oregon is the only Oregon University System member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU) and is distinguished by the strength and breadth of its instructional and research programs as well as by its sense of community and diverse outreach activities. Located in Eugene, a vibrant city of about 140,000, UO enrolls 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is central to student life on campus. A major component of the SRC capital master plan was completed in 1999-2000 and most recently in January of 2015. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation is comprised of four primary areas, each headed by an Associate Director: 1. Recreation Programs (intramural sports, fitness, aquatics, rock wall, informal recreation, special programs & youth camps) 2. Physical Education (academic course curriculum) 3. Facilities 4. Operations, Assessment, Development and Business Services. Physical Education & Recreation reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Life. Other units of Student Life include Dean of Students, University Health Center, Erb Memorial Union, Holden Leadership Center and Parent a...nd Family Programs. University of Oregon is one of the only large universities in the nation that administers a credit granting Physical Education curriculum within the administrative structure of campus recreation. Over 5,000 UO students take courses each term choosing from over 180 options. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation therefore provides a unique diversity of employment including both academic teaching and recreation leadership opportunities. The University of Oregon has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multicultural competency. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups.

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