Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Recreation

Northwest Missouri State University • Maryville, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School of Health Science and Wellness. The teaching load will include courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the major of Recreation, Parks, Sport, & Tourism, and other health related disciplines, with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation courses. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the expertise of the candidate. The position also requires participation in student advisement, supervision of student interns, coordination of Therapeutic Recreation program activities, and involvement in graduate student research committees.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in therapeutic recreation, recreation therapy, recreation, or a closely related field; ABD may be considered with completion by the start date
• Certification through NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (certification must continue during employment)
• University-level teaching experience
• At least one-year of experience as a recreation therapist or in a closely related field
• Ability to develop and deliver on-campus and online courses in therapeutic recreation and related areas
• Ability to communicate clearly and promptly with students and colleagues both verbally and in written form
• Ability to articulate to students the nature of the therapeutic recreation process and all related elements and functions
• Ability to effectively manage the multiple responsibilities of a faculty member (instructor, advisor, colleague)
• Ability to conduct scholarly research that contributes to the professional body of knowledge

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in therapeutic recreation and other related areas within the School of Health Science and Wellness
• Establish a line of creative and scholarly research
• Seek extramural funding
• Participate in knowledge generation and knowledge sharing via related peer, professional, and community opportunities
• Active participation in related professional and community organizations
• Service on departmental, college, university committees
• Assist with student recruitment, student advisement, student development and student retention
• Serving on student (graduate/undergraduate) research and thesis committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree