Job Description: 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 13, 2012. Rank will be commensurate with education and experience.

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


Minimum 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 at the rank of Instructor.


Special Instructions to Applicants: Application screening begins February 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position candidates must provide 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three references specific to this position online. Copies of transcripts of all academic work should be submitted to Ms. Vickie Best, Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies, East Carolina University, 1405 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC 27858. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. 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.

Date Initial Screening Begins: 02-10-2012

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled


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