Adjunct Faculty Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness

Posting number: 202600092

Department: School of Nursing & Health Professionals

Division: Health Professions

Job classification: Adjunct Faculty Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Higher Education, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Services

SummaryJob Description: 
 The Department of Health Professions is seeking to hire a qualified adjunct faculty candidate to teach one or more classes in the Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness major.   Adjunct faculty are expected to instruct students in a classroom setting, providing support and guidance, and evaluating the completion of learning outcomes.
  
 Outcome: 
 Teach Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness courses such as REC 101 Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society, REC 205 Foundations of Outdoor Leadership, REC 200 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation & Wellness, REC 230 Connecting Leisure, Health and Wellness, REC 305 Adventure Program Leadership, REC 450 Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness Administration, or REC 491 Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness. Examples of duties

• Plan educational sessions (lectures, experiential learning, in-class assignments, etc.) for each week based on course objectives
• Design assessments (quizzes, exams, projects, papers, etc.) to measure student learning based on course objectives
• Attends class weekly, adhering to the college calendar for the semester
• Evaluates and provides feedback to students in a timely manner
• Keeps the Associate Dean informed of all issues and concerns.
• Meets deadlines for submitting grades and other required documentation for the course/program/department

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• At least one degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or related field
• Prior teaching experience at the college level is preferred
• Expertise and experience working in the therapeutic recreation, community recreation, outdoor recreation, wellness management, or similar field required

Supplemental informationQualifications include the ability to communicate with students. Must also be able to apply supervisory skills, motivate students, be personable and professional, have patience with and understanding of students, and be able to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.  The candidate must be able to work with Canvas LMS or be willing to learn before the start of the semester.