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The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
Patton Hall
100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Graduate Teaching Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistantship – Outdoor Recreation & Education

The graduate program in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism at Ohio University is seeking qualified candidates to fill multiple Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions while pursuing a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism with a concentration in Outdoor Recreation and Education. The Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Program is designed to prepare students to work in the areas of outdoor recreation and education, ecotourism and adventure travel, collegiate recreation, administration of park and recreation facilities and programs, and university teaching. The program combines coursework and practical learning experiences to deliver a strong experientially-based graduate program. Taking advantage of the proximity of Ohio University to several world-class outdoor recreation resources (e.g., the New River Gorge, Seneca Rocks, the Red River Gorge, among others), the Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Program has developed a distinctive focus in outdoor recreation and education, which has been a hallmark of the program for over three decades.

Position Description:
This is a nine-month term appointment requiring a commitment of 20 hours/week, including office hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for (1) teaching skills-based courses in the undergraduate curriculum in outdoor recreation & education, (2) assisting in the management and maintenance of program equipment and supplies, (3) maintaining appropriate risk management records, (4) providing general service to the Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Program, and (5) serving as a positive role model for undergraduate students. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in a GTA orientation program before the start of the academic year in August. University-wide.

Qualifications: 

  • The ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: wilderness living skills, winter wilderness living skills, wilderness navigation, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, coastal kayaking, whitewater kayaking, whitewater canoeing, and whitewater rafting.
  • Evidence of expertise in leading adventure programs.
  • Commitment to quality undergraduate education.
  • Commitment to diversity.
  • Wilderness First Responder (must obtain before and keep current for the duration of employment).

Starting Date: August of the appointed academic year.

Salary and Benefits: GTAs receive a full tuition waiver, plus a stipend of $13,000.

Applications and Inquiries: To apply for admission into the Graduate College, go to and complete the online application process. You must also complete an application for the GTA position, including a letter of application, a professional resume, an expedition resume, a list of three references, and copies of all professional certifications. Visit the following site to submit your application materials. Questions concerning the position and/or how to apply should be directed to Joe Crowley.