Calvin College Position Opening

Position Vacancy Notice
Calvin College

Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree in Recreation with a specialization or experience in Therapeutic Recreation and a proven record or demonstration of excellence in teaching and active scholarship. The candidate should also possess the kind of interpersonal skills that are needed to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and students in her or his role as a colleague and advisor. Applicants must conduct their work and lives as Christian role models, congruent with the teachings and practice of our sponsoring faith community, the Christian Reformed Church and be able to articulate how their faith interfaces with their professional discipline.
Preferred: Doctorate degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation with professional experience in therapeutic recreation and evidence of involvement with professional organizations.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Proposed Starting Date: September 2008

Application Procedure: Screening of applicants will begin October 15, 2007 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is selected. Applications from North American minorities are strongly encouraged. Send letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position and the religious commitment of the college, curriculum vitae, most recent transcript, three current letters of reference which speak to your qualifications for the position and one letter of reference from a pastor who can speak to your Christian faith and commitment to:

Dr. Don De Graaf, Chairperson Phone: 616-526-6225
Department of HPERDS FAX: 616-957-6060
Calvin College E-mail: ddegraaf@calvin.edu
3195 Knight Way SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546