Adjunct Faculty - Recreational Therapy Program -Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care

Adjunct Faculty - Recreational Therapy Program
-Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care

Applications are currently invited for part-time instructors in the Recreational Therapy program housed in the Department of Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care. The Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care commonly has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and discipline. These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates.

If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.

Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master's or doctoral degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration (minimum 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline. Current NCTRC certification. Current North Carolina recreational therapy license or be eligible for the North Carolina recreational therapy license.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information), unofficial transcripts, and current licenses and credentials. For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer Hinton, Director, Recreational Therapy Program at jlhinton.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call  or email .

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