Temple University - seeking facultry

Catherine Coyle, Ph.D, CTRS send this info. on the ATRA ListServ today:

Temple University’s Therapeutic Recreation Program is aggressively recruiting two full-time, non-tenure-track faculty members who will bring strengths in teaching and applied research to the program.

The TR program is located in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Professions and Social Work. This, first of its kind, interdisciplinary Department includes nationally recognized programs in therapeutic recreation (B.S. and M.S.) and occupational therapy (M.O.T. and D.O.T. degrees). The Department also has a new health ecology Ph.D. program.

Duties will include excellence in teaching in the undergraduate and graduate TR or Health Related Professions curriculum, quality academic and career advising; scholarly activity; and college; professional and community service.
Successful applicants will have an advanced degree (ABD, PhD preferred) and be certified or eligible for and willing to seek certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Other certifications, particularly certification as a Child Life Specialist (CLS) are desirable. Demonstrated practical experience in the field of therapeutic recreation is required. Experience in college teaching is highly desirable as is experience with on-line instruction and supervision of graduate level research.

For consideration, please send curriculum vitae with cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and telephone numbers and email addresses of 3-5 professional references to Mark Salzer, Department Chairperson ( msalzer@temple.edu). Please indicate NTT TR Program application in the "subject" line.

Questions about the position can be directed to Kathy Coyle, TR Program Coordinator (ccoyle@temple.edu).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Temple University is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.