Part-Time Lecturer, (Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Education) CHHS

Eastern Michigan University Careers; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University’s School of Health Sciences seeks a Part-Lecturer to teach courses in therapeutic recreation and leisure education for Winter 2027 on the Main Campus. The position requires a master’s degree and CTRS credential; prior teaching experience is preferred. The appointment is 25% with duties including class preparation, student assessment, and timely submission of grades.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required.
• Active CTRS credential required.

Responsibilities

• Teach course(s) related to leisure education.
• Help students develop leisure awareness and social interaction skills.
• Assess student work and performance.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Provide copies of syllabi and course materials to supervisor on request.
• Assign and submit grades in accordance with EMU schedules.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Education

Master's degree or higher

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential

Job description

Title: Part-Time Lecturer (Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Education) CHHS

Employee Classification: LL - Adjunct Lecturer

Pay Grade: LL 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:School of Health Sciences

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The School of Health Sciences is seeking a Part-Lecturer to teach course(s) related to concepts and techniques of leisure education for Winter 2027.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The instructor will help students develop an understanding of leisure awareness, social interaction skills, leisure activity skills, and leisure resources for all populations.
Teaching may include a number of particular obligations which employees are expected to fulfill, including but not limited to: meeting with students during and outside of assigned classes, assessing student work and performance, preparing syllabi and course materials, providing copies of syllabi and course materials to their supervisor on request, and assigning and submitting grades in accordance with established Eastern Michigan University schedules.
Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree or higher is required.
Active credentialing as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience teaching is preferred.

Special Instructions

Applicants should submit a resume.

Appointment Percentage

25%