Recreational Therapy Assistant Professor Tenure Track | Fall 2025 | I02282

Position Details

Posting Number
I02282

Classification Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Working Title
Recreational Therapy Assistant Professor Tenure Track | Fall 2025 | I02282

Employee Group
Faculty

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Location
Main Campus

Department
Recreational Therapy

Pay Rate

Employment Type
Regular FT

Work Schedule

Work hours vary depending on class times, office hours, and service commitments.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the Recreational Therapy Program will be responsible for teaching 4 courses each semester face to face that focus on interventions, facilitation techniques, and mental/physical health. The faculty member will also advise students, as well as pursue professional development and service. The candidate for the position must have the ability to establish an active research program, with a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research.

The Recreational Therapy Program is strategically located within the newly created College of Health Professions, which offers an excellent education for students seeking to enter the health and/or mental health fields. We seek to engage students in interdisciplinary research and provide leadership opportunities to enable them to develop their skills. Diversity is strongly valued within the department, college, and university, and we strive to create an inclusive environment for all individuals. The university offers a thriving campus environment that focuses primarily on face-to-face classes and co-curricular experiences for students.

Slippery Rock University is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is strongly positioned for future growth. As an institution with a unionized faculty ( APSCUF ), faculty benefit from union-negotiated annual step and cost of living salary increases, and excellent health care, dental, vision, retirement, and family benefits, as well as full tuition waivers for faculty and their immediate family members. Tenure and promotion processes are transparent and structured within the APSCUF contract, and promotion leads to automatic salary increases. The position is for a 9-month contract, with opportunities for optional summer teaching. Competitive internal grant opportunities, travel reimbursement for professional conferences, and professional development support are also widely available.

Minimum Qualifications

-Doctorate In Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation
OR Doctorate in related field
with a minimum of a Masters level degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
-Doctorate must be completed by time of employment
-Current Certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist ( CTRS )
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
Successful performance in an on-campus interview including teaching demonstration also required.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year full-time teaching experience in higher education
Ability to establish an active research program with commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research.
Research publications in the field of Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
09/12/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer
Human Resources
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Transcripts must be uploaded using the online system. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024.