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Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist-Sustainable Rural Tourism

POSITION DESCRIPTION - The individual in this position is responsible for leading a statewide program in sustainable rural tourism development through the North Carolina cooperative Extension Service. The position is 75% extension, 25% teaching. The primary focus of the position is on training extension field faculty on issues relating to rural tourism development, and on supporting field faculty working with local entrepreneurs, groups, and communities through the provision of educational programs and materials. Secondarily, the extension specialist will provide technical assistance to land and business owners, as well as, community planners and public officials.

Organization
Parks, NC State University, Recreation and Tourism Management

Location
Raleigh, NC

Application Deadline
12/31/2007

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in tourism, marketing, community development or other appropriate field

Experience in rural tourism development, management, and marketing

Familiarity with small business development, community development, and the overall tourism system

Experience with facilitation for stakeholder groups and individuals

Experience with grant-writing and grant management

Knowledge of North Carolina is preferred

To apply online: go to http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for number 05-67-0705, Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist. You must complete an online EPA profile and attach a resume and contact information for three (3) references. If you have questions, please contact Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management in the College of Natural Resources at 919-515-7934.

EOE/AA. NC State welcomes all applicants without regard to sexual orientation.

For more information, see http://jobs.ncsu.edu.