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Assistant/Associate Professor

Employer: East Carolina University
Location: Greenville

Faculty Jobs: Health & Medical, Medicine
Position Type: Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number :

946883

Vacancy Open to :

All Candidates

Department :

AAH Recreation Sciences

Department Homepage :

https://hhp.ecu.edu/rcsc/

Advertising Department :

HLTH/HUMAN PERF,COLLEGE OF

Division :

Academic Affairs

Classification Title :

Teaching Instructor

Working Title :

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

Number of Vacancies :

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) :

1.0

Full Time or Part Time :

Full Time

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City) :

Greenville

Position Type:

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category :

Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

We aim to enhance the quality of life for all through recreation services in a wide range of settings. We are one of six departments in the College of Health and Human Performance. We offer undergraduate degrees in recreational therapy and recreation and park management and a graduate degree in Recreation Sciences with concentrations in Recreational Therapy Administration and Recreation and Park Administration. We also offer a graduate certificate in Biofeedback. We are affiliated with the Center for Applied Psychophysiology, the Institute for Coastal Science and Policy, Brody School of Medicine, and other campus units. Our department is well established and includes 14 faculty members and approximately 280 undergraduate and 20 graduate students. The ECU Recreational Therapy Program is one of only 11 programs accredited by the Council for the Advancement of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE). It is highlighted by research and clinical practice space in the Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology Lab, the Sensory & Observation Lab, and the Sailing Simulation Lab. The selected candidate should have the strategic vision, experience, and motivation to provide dynamic leadership to our rich and vibrant community. Our vision is to be a national leader in Recreational Therapy, Recreation Program Leadership, Community Recreation Planning, and Coastal and Rural Recreation and Tourism.

East Carolina University seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and administration. To promote the University’s diversity goal, the Department of Recreation Sciences strongly encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups. Please visit https://hhp.ecu.edu/rcsc/ for more information about the department.

Job Duties :

East Carolina University seeks an individual for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for the Recreational Therapy program in the Department of Recreation Sciences (RCSC) within the College of Health and Human Performance for an August 2022 start. Teach in the graduate and undergraduate Recreational Therapy (RT) degree programs and 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.
The candidate will complement or build upon at least one program area, including gerontology, behavioral/mental health, adaptive sports, physical rehabilitation, youth development, aquatic therapy, and biofeedback/applied psychophysiology.

Contingent on Availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience :

Candidates must possess a terminal degree (PhD or Doctorate). In addition, if the terminal degree is not in RT/TR, then candidates must possess a master’s degree in, or master’s degree with an emphasis/concentration in, Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited university.

Candidates with a terminal degree conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will be initially appointed at the probationary rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to the first reappointment.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

NCTRC certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required. Applicant must obtain licensure as a Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) in North Carolina before the employment start date (www.ncbrtl.org).

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education :

The ideal candidate will have some professional practitioner experience. The candidate will complement or build upon at least one program area, including gerontology, behavioral/mental health, adaptive sports, physical rehabilitation, youth development, aquatic therapy, and biofeedback/applied psychophysiology

Special Instructions to Applicant :

In addition to a candidate profile, candidates must also submit the following documents online:
(1) Cover letter addressing position description
(2) Curriculum vitae
(3) A statement of the candidate’s teaching philosophy
(4) A list of three references with contact information.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile or staff application(see "Application Types Accepted " below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp) For questions regarding the application process, the program or specific position, contact the search committee chair, Cari Autry autryca18@ecu.edu.
Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (RCSC 946883) East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mailstop 505, Greenville, NC 27858.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date :

10/05/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins :

11/04/2021

Rank Level:

Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45581

AA/EOE :

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment :

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information :

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Organization

ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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