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Assistant Professor of Practice in Therapeutic Recreation
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Position Number: 1272080
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Position Type: Health - Sports Mgmt, Recreation & Leisure Studies

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

FACULTY POSITION IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Practice (Therapeutic Recreation). This is a twelve-month non-tenure-track position in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies beginning August 1, 2019. The University's commitment to excellence is outlined in the Journey to the Top 25 Initiative: https://top25.utk.edu/

Therapeutic Recreation is one of two majors in the Recreation and Sport Management program, which is located in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Both master's and undergraduate programs are offered in Recreation and Sport Management with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. Our undergraduate degree program is accredited by National Recreation and Park Association-Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). Doctoral degrees are offered in Kinesiology and Sport Studies. For more details regarding the range of academic programs and other aspects of the department, please visit http://krss.utk.edu/.

Department Mission: We prepare scholars, practitioners, and leaders in exercise, sport, and recreation; conduct cutting-edge research; and maintain a commitment to inclusive excellence, social justice, and local-to-global initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned doctorate with at least one degree in therapeutic recreation, disabilities studies, adaptive sport or related disciplines at time of appointment
Ability to teach courses in Therapeutic Recreation

Record of scholarship in Therapeutic Recreation

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Professional level certification (CTRS) by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification is required at time of appointment

Commitment to the values and priorities described in the collegiate Strategic Plan: http://cehhs.utk.edu/

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

University teaching experience

Practical field-based experience in the discipline of Therapeutic Recreation

Practical leadership/managerial experience with camps for persons with disabilities.

Demonstrated commitment to professional organizations relevant to the academic and scholarly discipline of therapeutic recreation

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach in the professional core of the Therapeutic Recreation program (e.g., Foundations of Recreation and Principles of Leadership, Development and Evaluation of Recreation Programs, Organization and Administration of Recreation Services, Theoretical Foundation of Leisure).

Assume a major leadership role in the planning and implementation of the service-learning programs and camp initiatives offered by the department (e.g., Camp Koinonia, Camp Oginali, Koinonia Retreat, and Vision Camp).
Participate in professional, university, and community service

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Develop and maintain undergraduate therapeutic recreation curriculum materials that comply with NRPA-COAPRT accreditation outcomes and standards

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Review of applications will begin November 19, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications as stated in the position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Carrie Trexler (ctrexler@utk.edu). Electronic submissions are encouraged. For questions regarding the position contact:

Dr. Steven Waller

Chair of Therapeutic Recreation Search Committee

Dept. of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies

The University of Tennessee

1914 Andy Holt Avenue, 322 HPER Bldg.

Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

865-974-1279 (office) or swaller2@utk.edu

Designated a Carnegie doctoral/research extensive university, UTK is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Tennessee. Academic programs on the Knoxville campus enroll approximately 21,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students. Detailed information about the University of Tennessee may be obtained by visiting the Web site: http://www.utk.edu.

EEO/AA Statement/ Non-Discrimination Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.