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I became a Professor Emeritus after serving 29 years as a recreational therapy faculty member at Indiana University. I'm a long-time Hoosier, having grown up in Hanover, Indiana. My RT practitioner work was in psych/mental health. After completing my Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, my first faculty position was at the University of North Texas. RT has been a wonderful profession for me as I have had the opportunity to serve as an author and national leader.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

ECU Faculty Opening in RT

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN RECREATIONAL THERAPY

ANTICIPATED POSITION:
East Carolina University is seeking to fill a nine-month, tenure track position in the Recreational Therapy program of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RCLS) within the College of Health and Human Performance effectiveAugust 20, 2012.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ANTICIPATED POSITION:
Teach in the graduate and undergraduate Recreational Therapy (RT) degree programs 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 engage in outreach with the health care community. Expectations include instruction, externally funded scholarly research; participation in research/creative activity and scholarly publication; and service to the university, community, and profession.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree required with at least one degree or emphasis/concentration 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 prior to employment (www.ncbrtl.org). Demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness, research, and publication required. The ideal candidate will complement or build upon at least one program area including: gerontology, behavioral/mental health, physical rehabilitation, youth development, aquatic therapy, or psychophysiology. Candidates expected to complete a doctoral degree by December 2012 will be considered.

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 18 full-time faculty members including seven Licensed Recreational Therapists/Certified TR Specialists. The RCLS curriculum has approximately 230 undergraduate majors in the department; Recreational Therapy has approximately 140 majors and 75 pre-majors. The master’s program offers degrees in Recreational Therapy Administration and Recreation and Park Administration, as well as graduate certificates in Biofeedback and AquaticTherapy. The department is home to the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Lab, the Sensory Observation Lab, and additional space for motor development work. Please visit www.ecu.edu/rcls for more information about the department.

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 city of approximately 85,000, Greenville is within a five-hour drive of Washington, DC and it serves as the educational, cultural, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. A faculty of over 1,867 guide approximately 27,700 students enrolled in 104 Bachelor, 72 Master, 18 Doctoral, and 1 Medical Professional degree tracks. It is a Carnegie Doctoral Research Intensive university and consists of 12 colleges/professional schools, including the recognized Brody School of Medicine.

SCREENING AND APPLICATION:
The official position and full process for screening and application are anticipated to be posted mid-January 2012.

ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252-328-6799 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Official transcript required upon employment.
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Dr. Deb Jordan, Professor and Department Chair
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
1404 Carol Belk Building, MS 540
300 Curry Court
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
252-737-2990

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