Overview
Teach various undergraduate courses and laboratories. These courses most often include instruction in a field area which ranges from deserts, mountains, or woods in all kinds of weather. There will be times during the F.I.E.L.D. semester when faculty will be living in the field for two or more weeks at a time. During this time, they will be teaching and guiding students.
The courses may include experiential education, adventure skills I & II, outdoor program design, outdoor Christian Leadership, along with other courses as needed. Other responsibilities include supporting the Kentucky Outdoor Institute throughout the year by helping with maintenance, challenge course programming, and programming for the public. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities and professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Adventure Education and Leadership, Outdoor Recreation, or a closely related field.
Wilderness First Responder Certification and CPR Certification
Preferred Skills:
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor
ACA Canoe Instructor
Wilderness EMT
Lifeguard
Swift Water Rescue
Technical Ropes Skills
About Asbury University
Asbury University is a private, Christian, liberal arts institution, providing academic excellence in a context of spiritual vitality.
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.
