Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

About the role

The Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies at the University of Utah invites applications for a 9-month career-line, Lecturer Track recreational therapy (RT) faculty position at the Assistant Professor (Lecturer) rank to begin August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the innovative Recreational Therapy BS/BA and MS Degree programs.
• Mentor an entry-level (BS) and post-professional (MS) graduate students;
• Participate in on-going program development, engage in scholarly activity in recreational therapy, and provide university and professional service.

Requirements

• A Doctoral degree with a graduate degree concentration in recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation from an accredited institution (ABD considered).
• The applicant must hold national certification as a CTRS® and hold or obtain upon hire a recreational therapy license in the State of Utah.
• Candidates should demonstrate 1) a minimum of three-years RT practice experience; 2) a record of teaching effectiveness; 3) the ability to work with health and human service agencies and build community partnerships; and 4) a strong commitment to professional service.

Qualifications

• Experience with online teaching, mentoring students, and engagement in scholarship is desirable.

Pay

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Benefits

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Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177290. Applications should include a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a current CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Initial review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, and will continue until the position has been filled.

Application Instructions

Additional questions may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Rhonda Nelson, at rhonda.nelson@hsc.utah.edu

University of Utah

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Utah is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.