RT Faculty Opening at WSSU

From Dr. Jo Ann Coco-Ripp comes this announcement:
Assistant/Associate Professor
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Winston-Salem State University
The Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences in the School of Education and Human Performance at Winston-Salem State University invites applicants for a full time, tenure track position as an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Therapeutic Recreation Program.
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a premier, master's level public institution that develops the skills and values students need to contribute and succeed in the changing economy of the 21st Century. WSSU is one of 17 constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina and is a historically black university with a diverse enrollment. Located in the Piedmont Triad, the university enrolls over 6,400 students, employs more than 300 full time faculty members, and offers 42 baccalaureate degrees and ten graduate degrees. Its quality degree programs in growing fields such as health sciences, information technology, financial services and teacher education offer the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties include teaching undergraduate recreation and therapeutic recreation/recreation therapy (TR/RT) courses; advising and mentoring students in the major; scholarly work which results in publication, participation in the development and support of opportunities for students to gain practical experiences through internships and service learning, and participation in departmental, university, community, and professional service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field is required, along with at least one degree/emphasis in therapeutic recreation/recreation therapy, evidence of ability to engage in scholarship, evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish program, department, and university goals, current certification as a CTRS from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, and eligibility to acquire licensure through the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience at college level, evidence of scholarly work, leadership in professional organizations, experience with outcomes assessment, and a record of service in higher education and profession.
Required documents:
Current vitae
Letter of interest with contact details for three professional references
Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
Note: Official transcripts will be required for successful candidate prior to hiring.
Salary: The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Review of applications begins immediately, and applications will be accepted until February 4, 2011.
Position Start Date: August 15, 2011.
To apply, visit https://jobs.wssu.edu/.
For more information about the posision, contact Dr. Jo Ann Coco-Ripp at rippjc@wssu.edu.
EEOC Statement: Winston-Salem State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.