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Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professorship

North Carolina State University

Commensurate Upon Experience

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

May 28, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194674EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Wayne Williamson and Bette Rose Distinguished Professorship
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate Upon Experience
Work Schedule	Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
About the Department	Founded in 1947, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management ( PRTM) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities around the world by promoting active lifestyles and fostering positive connections between people and nature. We accomplish our mission through innovative and creative teaching, collaborative research, and focused engagement with local, national and global partners. The department currently offers a total of three undergraduate degree programs, three graduate degree programs and two online degree and certificate programs. From our historical strength in sports and outdoor recreation, we have diversified our research and education portfolio to include the following concentration areas: Recreation and Park Management focuses on environmental education, outdoor recreation, parks planning and management and conservation of parks and other natural resource areas. Tourism and Event Management focuses on recreation facility management techniques, fiscal management, facility and site planning, and recreation programming and administration. In addition to our degree and research programs, the department is also home to outstanding Extension and Outreach programs that help to protect our state's special places, such as parks, farms and tourist destinations, and to enhance the health and well-being of our residents and tourists. The mission of the department is to advance and disseminate scholarship concerning management and use of natural and cultural resources for recreation, tourism, and sport through research, teaching, and public engagement. PRTM faculty enjoy a vibrant scholarly environment supportive of innovative and high impact social science research.
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Essential Job Duties	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. Responsibilities include: Expanding on an existing distinguished record of research, teaching and engagement; Leading collaborative external research funding initiatives; Instructing undergraduate and graduate courses, with a teaching load of two courses per semester in the fall and spring semesters; Contributing to curricular development within PRTM and alongside other relevant campus collaborators; Serving on and leading PRTM, CNR, and University-wide committees; Engaging in relevant professional and public service activities; and, Sustaining a robust network of community or industry stakeholders to which research and teaching outputs are disseminated.\
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Applicant must have a Ph.D. in parks, recreation and tourism management, leisure studies, sport management or closely related social sciences.
Other Required Qualifications	The successful candidate must have a PhD in parks, recreation and tourism management, sport management, or a related field. Candidates with degrees in other related fields (e.g., child development, human development, family studies, social work) are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience in youth development. Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor, can only be considered with appointment at the rank of Full Professor contingent upon reappointment, tenure, and promotion guidelines of NC State University prior to the position's start date.
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to play a catalytic role in building the research and engagement portfolio of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, as evidenced by a track record of collaborative research as both participant and leader A talent for, and evidence of working effectively and collaboratively with faculty, university administration, and other constituent groups within and outside the university Extensive experience in teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students Demonstrated success in research scholarship, publications, and securing competitive grant funding to support a thriving research program Outstanding communication skills, including interpersonal, written, verbal presentation and listening capabilities.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	05/27/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, CV, contact information for at least three professional references, and a Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests.

Position Details

Position Number	00103266
Position Type	Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	150201 - Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.