Shaw School of Sciences – Full-Time Faculty in Adventure & Education Leadership (Spring 2025)

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Asbury University Shaw School of Sciences

POSITION: Full-time faculty position beginning Spring 2025

SHAW SCHOOL OF SCIENCES INFORMATION: Asbury University announces a full-time faculty position in the Adventure & Education Leadership program in the Department of Science & Health to begin in January 2025. The Department of Science & Health includes programs in biology, chemistry, exercise science, and equine studies/science and Adventure and Education Leadership. Many Asbury students go on to graduate programs or professional school. Students receive personal attention in both introductory and upper division classes. The curriculum includes opportunities for majors to assume leadership roles in the Kentucky Outdoor Institute. All of our students participate in a leadership experience, some at Asbury and others at centers around central Kentucky.

Kentucky Outdoor Institute Information:
The Kentucky Outdoor Institute (KOI) at Asbury University offers programming for the public and Asbury Community, with the purpose of growing individuals and teams in and through outdoor and adventure experiences.

Operating as an academic major and minor for students at Asbury and an instructional outfitter for the public, KOI’s primary goal is to educate. Whether guests want to learn to be a better rock climber or lead their organization to success, KOI’s fully customizable programs fit every need and skill level.

The adventure education technique uses an experiential learning approach — indoors or outdoors

— that puts individuals and groups into situations with uncertain outcomes that allow them to struggle with problems, engage creative solutions and use trial and error.

Adventure Education and Leadership (AEL) is an academic major and minor at Asbury University. This program is at the heart of the KOI and its mission to grow people IN and THROUGH adventure education. Students interested in working in the outdoor or adventure world will benefit from this program.

With areas of concentration in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare, Environmental Studies, and Outdoor Ministry and Discipleship, students can take learning in many diSerent directions. However, many students choose this program because of its reputation in leadership development.

Leadership, judgement, and problem solving skills are qualities that translate into any career field!AEL majors or minors all participate in Asbury’s Faith-based, Integrative, Experiential, Leadership Development (F.I.E.L.D.) Semester. This immersive program cultivates solid leadership skills and includes backcountry experience, certification training, and learning hands-on technical skills in a variety of settings and locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach various undergraduate courses and laboratories. These may include courses such as experiential education, adventure skills I & II, wilderness first responder, outdoor program design, outdoor Christian Leadership, along with other courses as needed.  Other responsibilities include supporting the Kentucky Outdoor Institute throughout the year.  Participate in campus, university, and community service activities and professional organizations.

ACADEMIC RANK:  Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated.  Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a masters degree in adventure leadership, outdoor recreation or a closely related field required. A minimum of a Wilderness First Responder Certification and CPR Certification are required, and any other outdoor certifications such as (AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor, ACA Canoe Instructor, Wilderness EMT, Lifeguard, Swift Water Rescue, Technical Rope Skills, etc.) are preferred.  Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered Christian environment is required. Prior college-level teaching experience in both classroom and equine farm environments preferred.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT: Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and requires a Standard of Conduct for employees. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines and Human Sexuality Statement. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.  A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

COMPENSATION: Compensation is competitive and dependent upon education and experience. Benefits include retirement (TIAA/CREF) and insurance plans.

INQUIRY PROCESS: Questions may be directed to Dr. Vinson H. Sutlive, Dean of the Shaw School of Sciences, Asbury University Vins.Sutlive@asbury.edu.

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement describing the current vitality of your personal Christian faith to human.resources@asbury.edu or mail to:

Human Resources

Asbury University

1 Macklem Drive

Wilmore, KY 40390

Department:  Shaw School of Sciences
Job Type:  Faculty
Status:  Exempt
Deadline:  Until Filled