POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Recreation)
Department of Health Education and Recreation
 

Position: Assistant Professor of Recreation in a department which offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Recreation.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in recreation.
• Advising graduate students and serving on thesis committees.
• Initiating and implementing a focused research agenda leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Securing external funding for research and training projects.
• Working with other recreation faculty on NRPA accreditation.
• Working with the faculty in interactions with other departments in the College and University to advance Recreation on campus.
• Serving the public and constituencies of the Department, the College, and the University.
• Assuming departmental responsibilities when assigned or selected.

Qualifications:

1.      The rank of Assistant Professor requires the doctorate in Recreation or related field. Applicants who have completed all but the dissertation and who expect to complete all requirements for the doctorate prior to August 15, 2010 will be considered. If official evidence of completion of all requirements for the doctorate is not received by August 15, 2010; the position offered will be a term appointment with the rank of Instructor at a lower salary.

2.      Persons applying for this position must demonstrate:
·         Ability for quality teaching.
·         Ability to maintain a research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications
·         Interest and/or experience related to securing external funding for research and training projects.
·         Commitment to participation in appropriate professional associations
·         Interest and/or experience in working with park districts and/or municipal recreation departments.
·         Interest and/or commitment to establishing linkages with practitioners and professional organizations.

3.      Preferences: professional preparation, experience, and research interests in recreation administration (management) and an awareness and/or experience in working with NRPA accreditation.

Appointment: This is a continuing, tenure-track appointment effective August 16, 2010. Appointment is on a nine-month academic year basis. Contingent on available funding and demand for teaching assignments, an additional summer session appointment may be possible. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require demonstration of productivity in research and publication, teaching, and service.

Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2010

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009, and will remain open until filled.

Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Joyce V. Fetro, Professor and Chair
Department of Health Education and Recreation
Pulliam Hall 307, Mail Code 4632
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
475 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 453-2777

The Department of Health Education and Recreation is fully accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Agency can be reached at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602

 

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.