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Title: Visiting Instructor

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Sherry Jones or Jon McChesney

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sport Science (PRESS) in the College of Health Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a Recreation Therapy three-year visiting faculty position beginning August 2025. The successful applicant should hold a doctorate in parks, recreation, leisure, or related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a doctorate (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. At least one advanced degree in recreation and parks/leisure studies is required. Additionally, applicants must hold a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.

The position serves the Recreation Therapy program. The successful candidate will teach courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load and participate in service to the department, university, and community.

Recreation and Park Administration (RPA) program has a 59-year history, and was one of the first 25 programs accredited by the NRPA Council on Accreditation. The RPA undergraduate program currently has four concentration areas: Recreation Therapy, Tourism and Resort Recreation, Natural Resources Recreation Management, and Recreation Management and Event Planning. The Department also maintains a Master of Science Degree program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: An earned doctorate in parks, recreation, leisure, or related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered, but must have a doctorate (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. At least one advanced degree in recreation and parks/leisure studies is required.

Experience: Employed as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Licensure & Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in recreation therapy;
• Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or professional contributions and activities;
• Knowledge of marketing and student recruitment activities including social media.

Job Duties:

• Duties include: • Maintain a 4/4 teaching load; • Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures as a means to help meet the needs of EKU students; • Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to recreation therapy and other Core REC courses; • Maintain CTRS certification; • Student advising; • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; • Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community; • Service learning and regional stewardship activities are expected.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include:
• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.