Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Graduate Assistants
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 on 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 the website 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.
Graduate Assistantship - Hospitality Management
The graduate program in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism (PRHT) at Ohio University is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Graduate Assistant (GA) position while pursuing the Master of Science in the PRHT program with a concentration in Hospitality Management. The PRHT program combines coursework and practical learning experiences to cultivate parks, recreation, hospitality, and tourism professionals and scholars. The program is committed to enriching communities through model outreach programs and activities and to advancing scholarship that informs policy and practice.
Hospitality is one of the world’s largest industries. The Hospitality Management GA position offers an experiential foundation for students seeking careers in different sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry, including event management, food and beverage services, lodging, private clubs, theme parks, resorts, and tourism management, or continuing with master’s studies.
Position Description:
This is a nine-month term appointment requiring a commitment of 20 hours/week on average over the course of the academic year. The Hospitality Management GA assists in organizing over 30 events per year that support community-based learning experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for (1) overseeing opening and closing of The Patton College demonstration kitchen (2) procurement of food and supplies (3) standardizing recipes for lab classes and special events (3) managing and maintaining kitchen inventory (4) providing support across multiple courses in the undergraduate Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism (RHT) program and (5) serving as a positive role model for undergraduate students. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in a GA orientation program at the start of the academic year.
Qualifications:
- Possession of ServSafe safe food handling skills and/or the ability to pass the certification exam
- Strong math skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous hospitality management experience
Starting Date: August 15th of the appointed academic year.
Salary and Benefits: GTAs receive a full tuition waiver, plus a stipend of $13,000.
Applications and Inquiries:
Prior to being considered for a GA position, a student must be accepted into the PRHT graduate program at Ohio University. To apply for admission into the program, go to the OHIO Graduate Online Application for Admission to complete your application. In addition, you must also complete an application for the Hospitality Management GA Application, which requires a letter of application, a professional resume, a list of three references, and copies of all relevant professional certifications. Visit the following site to submit your application materials. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Mr. Thom Stevenson.