Faculty Opening at EWU

I received the following announcement of a faculty opening at Eastern Washington University. Here it is:

Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Health and Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation (Tenure Track)

Responsibilities: Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university that expects all faculty to demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth and service to the university, profession, and the community. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Therapeutic Recreation, General Recreation and
related areas. The successful candidate will serve as the advisor for all declared majors in the Therapeutic Recreation program, recruit majors, and meet accreditation and certification standards. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain strong community and clinical relationships, serve on department, college and university committees, as well as maintaining an active role in the professional organization, develop a focused line of research and seek extramural funding for research or programs. Starting date: September 2009.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Recreation or related field; ABD considered if candidate presents strong evidence of a plan to complete dissertation and all other qualifications are met. Candidate must have doctoral completion by November 1, 2010 to be reappointed to a third year. Two years clinical experience as a CTRS; evidence of effective teaching and advising in higher education; evidence of scholarly activities in basic research, preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to the teaching and research agenda of a multidisciplinary department that also includes physical education, community health, exercise science, and athletic training, and who have an interest in and potential for collaboration with university-wide multidisciplinary programs. The candidate must have a wellness lifestyle that reflects the philosophy of the PEHR Department. Certification as a "CTRS" through National Council on Therapeutic Recreation is required.

We seek a new colleague who is an engaging teacher and scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and research. Committed to the creation of an inclusive, supportive community for all its members, we seek faculty members who have professional or personal experience and interest in culturally diverse groups. Our department has a strong commitment to multicultural and international education and opportunities exist for curriculum development and reform in these and other areas. We place a premium on the ability of our faculty to serve as role models, advisors, and mentors to our students including first generation and non-traditional students and the ability of faculty to work and innovate in collaborative and cross- or multidisciplinary settings.