Temple University’s Therapeutic Recreation Department is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to support the department’s unique focus on the role of recreation and leisure in health promotion, rehabilitation, and quality of life for persons with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Joint appointment with one of the 17 schools and colleges located on Temple’s Main or Health Science campuses may be possible.
Temple is a Carnegie I research-intensive university with more than 30,000 students. Based in Philadelphia, Temple has distinguished faculties in 17 schools and colleges, and has recently been recognized for the most diverse student body in the nation. The College of Health Professions is ranked 8th in NIH funding and has a major initiative to contribute to the University’s plan to become one of the country’s premier research institutions. Other departments include Communication Sciences, Health Information Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Public Health. The College’s location on both the Health Science and main campuses is ideal for a wide range of collaborative endeavors. The Health Science Center includes the medical school with an Institute on Aging and Temple University Hospital. Location on the main campus affords easy access to numerous departments that share common interests with faculty in the College, including the Departments of Psychology, Criminal Justice, Special Education, and Social Work, as well as the Institute on Disabilities and Center for Intergenerational Learning.
Ideal candidates will have research programs and teaching experience that contributes to the Gerontology Research Center and the department’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Preference will be given to applicants who are scientist-practitioners with knowledge and understanding of recreation and leisure in health and well-being of older adults, broadly defined. Applicants must have a doctoral degree, publication history appropriate to rank, and a successful research agenda with a record of external research funding or the potential for such a program (junior candidates). The preferred applicant will also have the CTRS credential or willingness to obtain it and familiarity with geriatric recreation therapy.
Direct all inquiries to Dr. Adam Davey, Search Committee Chair, 1700 N. Broad St., Suite 313, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 19122. E-mail: adavey@temple.edu, Tel. (215) 204-7881, Fax. (215) 204-1386. Applications should include: letter of application, vita, (p)reprints of publications, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of reference.
Application review will begin November 15, 2007
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Adam Davey, College of Health Professions
1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 313
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tel. (215) 204-7881, Fax. (215) 204-1386
