RT Professor Opening at East Carolina

The following was sent out by Professor Richard Williams:

Richard Williams, Ed.D., TRS/CTRS
Search Committee Chair
Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
(252)328-0019

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

POSITION VACANCY: OPEN RANK POSITION IN RECREATIONAL THERAPY
POSITION:

A nine month, tenure track position in the Recreational Therapy program of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies within the College of Health and Human Performance effective August 18, 2008.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach in the graduate and undergraduate Recreational Therapy degree programs, distance education courses, and in the professional core. Contribute to the advancement and promotion of Recreational Therapy degree programs, supervise Recreational Therapy student field experiences, advise students on academic procedures and career goals, and assist in maintaining ties with therapeutic and rehabilitation agencies. Contribute a program of externally funded scholarly research to support the continued development of the masters in RT and planned interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. Participate in research/creative activity and scholarly publication. Provide service to the university, community, and profession.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree required with at least one degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy. Strong professional practitioner experience and NCTRC certification as CTRS required. Applicant must obtain licensure as a Licensed Recreational Therapist in North Carolina upon employment. Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness, research, and publication required. The ideal candidate will complement at least one program area including: aquatic therapy, psychophysiology, gerontology, mental health, adapted sports, or youth development.

RANK AND SALARY:

Rank and salary commensurate with professional background and experience.

THE DEPARTMENT:

One of three departments within the College of Health and Human Performance, The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is comprised of fifteen full-time faculty members including seven Licensed Recreational Therapists/Certified TR Specialists. The NRPA/AALR accredited curriculum has approximately 230 undergraduate majors within the Recreational Therapy and Management of Recreation Facilities and Services degree programs. The masters program offers degrees in Recreational Therapy Administration and Recreation and Leisure Facilities and Services Administration. Please visit www.ecu.edu/rcls.

THE UNIVERSITY:

East Carolina University, the third largest institution in the University of North Carolina System, is located in Greenville, approximately 90 miles east of the Research Triangle Park and 60 miles west of the Outer Banks and coastal resorts. A faculty of over 1,300 guide approximately 25,000 students enrolled in 105 Bachelor, 74 Master, 16 Doctoral, and 1 Medical Professional degree tracks. It is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Intensive university and consists of 12 professional schools, including the recognized Brody School of Medicine.

SCREENING AND APPLICATION:

Application screening begins November 5, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation specific to the position, and copies of transcripts to: Ms. Eileen McInerney, Budget Administrator, Belk Annex 1, Room 108, Greenville, NC 27858, (252) 737-1374, mcinerneye@ecu.edu,

For specific questions concerning the position, contact Dr. Richard Williams, Search Chair, (252)328-0019; williamsri@ecu.edu.