Faculty Position at Douglas College

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Here is an announcement of a TR Faculty position opening at Douglas College in Vancouver. Please pass it along to interested colleagues and students. Contact Tricia Rachfall for further information [rachfallt@douglas.bc.ca]:

The Department of Therapeutic Recreation in the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies at Douglas College, is excited to invite applications for a regular probationary full time faculty member to teach in the Bachelor Degree in Therapeutic Recreation commencing in September 2012.
This unique and innovative program is located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Douglas College operates two campuses, both located in surrounding suburbs of Vancouver. The program has an average enrollment of 130 students in full time and part time studies, with all classes having less than 35 students. Six faculty members bring a range of expertise and experiences that promote diverse and enriching teaching and learning experiences to the more than 25 core and elective courses within the Therapeutic Recreation curriculum. The chosen applicant will be expected to teach 5-6 courses per year coupled with practica, internship and research opportunities.
Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:
• Possess a doctoral degree with at least one degree having a major in Therapeutic Recreation preferred. ABD candidates near completion will be considered.
• Possess the CTRS designation or be eligible and willing to attain this designation
• Have demonstrated a strong commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, research and other scholarly activity
• Have a range of teaching experiences with experience teaching in a college/university environment preferred
• Have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with students, practitioners, faculty and administration, working cooperatively in a team setting
• Possess the ability to teach across the curriculum; preference given to teaching expertise and experience in therapeutic recreation, leadership, interpersonal communication, aging, and health promotion.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of varied work or teaching experiences
• Have and continue to demonstrate strong ties and participation in professional organizations

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION, THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2012.
Please use the following link for application information:
2011-123F: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/__shared/assets/2011-123F76547.pdf

For any questions, please contact Tricia Rachfall at rachfallt@douglas.bc.ca or 604-777-6237.

Tricia Rachfall, MEd, CTRS
Co-Coordinator
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Douglas College
David Lam Campus, Coquitlam
Mailing Address: PO Box 2503
New Westminster, BC
V3L 5B2

604-777-6237 telephone
604-777-6074 fax
www.douglas.bc.ca/tr

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