Recreation Therapy: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an Assistant Professor in Recreation Therapy for a 9-month tenure-track appointment beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, publish, write grants, recruit and mentor students, and provide community engagement and professional service.

Residence in Southeast North Carolina or Wilmington area is expected. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in recreation therapy/therapeutic

Formación

• Doctoral degree in recreation therapy/therapeutic recreation with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework.
• CTRS credential through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• LRT credential through the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (or eligible).
• Evidence of successful college teaching in recreation therapy/therapeutic recreation.
• Emerging research success and potential for future scholarship with peer‑reviewed work.

Responsabilidades

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in the Recreation Therapy program.
• Conduct research, publish, write grants, and secure external funding.
• Recruit and mentor students; provide community engagement and professional service.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary settings within SHAHS and UNCW.
• Support program accreditation and technology-enhanced course delivery.

Conocimientos

Grant activity

Community engagement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accreditation experience

Technology integration

Committee experience

AI in education

Educación

Doctoral degree in recreation therapy/therapeutic recreation

CTRS credential

LRT credential (or eligible)

Herramientas

Canvas LMS

Descripción del empleo

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an Assistant Professor in Recreation Therapy for a 9-month tenure-track appointment beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, publish, write grants, recruit and mentor students, and provide community engagement and professional service.

Residence in Southeast North Carolina or Wilmington area is expected. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in recreation therapy/therapeutic