Visiting Faculty Position at WSSU

Visiting Faculty, Therapeutic Recreation Program Department of Human Performance and Sports Sciences Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), an historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university, is one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont Triad, the university enrolls over 5,600 students, employs more than 350 full time faculty members, offers more than 40 baccalaureate and 10 graduate degree programs. WSSU seeks an energetic and dynamic individual to serve as a Visiting Faculty member (1-year, fixed-term, full-time appointment) in the undergraduate Therapeutic Recreation program in the Department of Human Performance and Sports Sciences. Duties: Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses, participation in or support of development of opportunities for students to gain practical experience, research exposure, and service learning, pursuit of scholarship interests, participation in departmental and university service such as outcomes assessment, and professional service Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field Preferred: Ph.D. or a doctoral candidate in recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution Teaching experience at the undergraduate level Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish departmental and university goals Evidence of ability to engage in scholarship Reputation as recognized scholar and/or teacher in field Experience with learning or program outcomes assessment Record of service to higher education and profession Salary: The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Closing date: May 2, 2014 Position Start Date: August 11, 2014 To apply, visit http://jobs.wssu.edu For more information about the position please contact Dr. Jo Ann Coco-Ripp during business hours at 336-750-3459 (voice), rippjc@wssu.edu, 336-750-3342 (fax). Jo Ann Coco-Ripp, PhD, LRT/CTRS Associate professor Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator Winston Salem State University Office: 336-750-3459 rippjc@wssu.edu