Recreation Therapy - Tenure-Track Professor & Mentor

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Recreation Therapy program, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, publish, seek external funding, recruit and mentor students, and engage with the community in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Appointment is in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS); candidates should reside in

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in RT or related field with 18+ graduate credits in RT.
• CTRS credential and LRT credential or eligibility required.
• Proven college teaching experience in recreation therapy/therapeutic recreation.
• Emerging research with peer‑reviewed publications and grants potential.
• Experience with diverse populations and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate RT courses across the curriculum.
• Conduct and publish research; apply for external funding.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise students and projects.
• Engage with community partners and provide professional service.
• Collaborate across SHAHS, UNCW, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant writing

Student mentoring

Community engagement

Service

Education

Doctoral degree in RT/therapeutic recreation with 18+ grad hours

CTRS credential

LRT credential (or eligible)

Job description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Recreation Therapy program, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, conduct research, publish, seek external funding, recruit and mentor students, and engage with the community in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

Appointment is in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS); candidates should reside in