University of Lethbridge Tenure Track Position in Therapeutic Recreation. The University of Lethbridge, a comprehensive university with approximately 8500 students from 37 countries, aims to foster the spirit of free inquiry and the critical interpretation of ideas. The University is a vital part of Lethbridge, a community of 100,000 located in picturesque Southern Alberta, close to the Rocky Mountains. An excellent place to raise a family and enjoy the many recreational and cultural amenities of the area, you will discover a wonderful quality of life
If you are open to innovation and committed to the creation of an environment that excites and ignites learning, we welcome your application. The Faculty of Health Sciences is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and community service together with novel approaches to health, addictions and human services.
Position
The Faculty of Health Sciences has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track faculty position in our Therapeutic Recreation program at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation is a post-diploma and after-degree program. Your research will be facilitated by a start-up research allowance and an initial release from some teaching duties. The Faculty has a dynamic and collaborative teaching and research culture. The degree will provide course work, practicum experience, and faculty advising that meets requirements for eligibility for CTRS status by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). The Therapeutic Recreation program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE), only one of two Canadian programs to have this status. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in research and teaching.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or a Ph.D. near completion in Leisure/Recreation Studies or Therapeutic Recreation or related discipline. At least one degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure Studies is required and an active program of research. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by date of appointment. Be appropriately credentialed for one (1) or more year(s) and have a minimum of one (1) year of direct service delivery in Recreation Therapy.
Academic Setting
The Faculty of Health Sciences currently offers undergraduate and graduate education. Undergraduate programs include Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling, Nursing, Public Health and Therapeutic Recreation. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality education and has been ranked highly for research activities among institutions of our size in Canada. The university website, contains more information about our institution. For more information about the Faculty please visit our website.
You will receive an excellent salary commensurate with your experience, as well as benefits package and relocation assistance. Your research will be facilitated by a start-up research allowance. Please visit the University of Lethbridge website to view the economic benefits package outlined in the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association Handbook.
The University of Lethbridge fosters an environment that meets the educational and personal needs of students through excellent teaching, exposure to research, interaction with professors and instructors, academic advising, counseling, and cultural, recreational and extracurricular programs. We value and support many approaches to teaching and learning, and strive to be a leader in using teaching tools, techniques, and technologies to facilitate, ameliorate, and refine the educational experience.
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