Faculty Opening at East Carolina
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN RECREATIONAL THERAPY (Position #: 937322)
POSITION:
East Carolina University seeks an individual to fill a nine-month, tenure track assistant/associate professor in the Recreational Therapy program of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RCLS) within the College of Health and Human Performance effective August 20, 2012.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE 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, mentor 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. 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 104Bachelor, 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:
Application screening begins February 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position applications must provide 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) contact information for three references specific to this position, and 4) transcripts of all academic work. Interested applicants should log on to http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/hr to view job posting details and candidate information. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Vickie Best at bestv@ecu.edu of 252-328-0038. For questions about the program or the specific position, contact Dr. David Loy at loyd@ecu.edu or 252-328-2718.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN RECREATIONAL THERAPY (Position #: 937322)
POSITION:
East Carolina University seeks an individual to fill a nine-month, tenure track assistant/associate professor in the Recreational Therapy program of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RCLS) within the College of Health and Human Performance effective August 20, 2012.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE 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, mentor 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. 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 104Bachelor, 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:
Application screening begins February 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position applications must provide 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) contact information for three references specific to this position, and 4) transcripts of all academic work. Interested applicants should log on to http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/hr to view job posting details and candidate information. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Vickie Best at bestv@ecu.edu of 252-328-0038. For questions about the program or the specific position, contact Dr. David Loy at loyd@ecu.edu or 252-328-2718.
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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