RT Lecturer Postion Opening at IU

Indiana University

Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (RPTS)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position
Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Non-tenure track, 10 month appointment)

Primary Responsibilities: Provide highest quality instruction in the undergraduate recreational therapy program. Teach courses in recreational therapy, and provide leadership in field based course components, as well as building community partnerships. Support, direct, and facilitate the recreational therapy internships and public health community engagement programs supporting the health and functioning of individuals with disabilities. Provide service to the department, institution and profession. Create and maintain direct relationships with scholarly and professional institutions and organizations. Lead recruitment activities of undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals who seek advanced education degree or certificates.

Qualifications: Advanced degree commensurate with appointment. Demonstrated record of recreational therapy practice, teaching excellence, curriculum development, and student engagement required. Professional level credential by NCTRC is required (CTRS).

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: Open until filled; review of applications beginning January 10, 2013.

Application: Send letter of application outlining your ability to meet the qualifications identified above, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of five references to:

Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck, CTRS
Associate Professor, Recreational Therapy Coordinator
Search committee chair
Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
1025 E. Seventh Street, HPER 133
Bloomington, IN 47405

Telephone (812)855-4711; Fax (812)855-3998; Email: mvp@indiana.edu