Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant/Associate Professor DOQ

Department 00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 07/01/2024

Details

The Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies at the University of Utah invites applications for a Tenure Track Recreational Therapy faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. We are seeking a faculty member with a Ph.D. and an established line of research, or promising potential for developing such a line, in any area of recreational therapy or related to recreational therapy practice, that has promise for external research funding. This faculty member will contribute to the advancement of the Recreational Therapy degree programs with expertise that will complement and expand our philosophy and mission of teaching, scholarship and service to the university, community, and profession.

The applicant will join a group of dynamic recreational and occupational therapy faculty with diverse teaching and research interests, and numerous research and teaching interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Utah campus, including Health Sciences. In addition, we have strong partnerships with the state’s health care agencies, community organizations, and the department’s Life Skills Clinic, all of which provide opportunities for clinical education placements, community-engaged learning, and research. In addition to the University’s academic medical center, there are four other major medical centers that provide unique opportunities for student placement, collaboration, practice, and research.

The Department offers a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP )/Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education ( CARTE ), and a Master of Science in Recreational Therapy. These degrees prepare students to be eligible to take the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC™) exam. The department also offers an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program and a post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. Department faculty participate in the Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. program in order to prepare the next generation of rehabilitation scientists, and Ph.D. students from both the occupational therapy and recreational therapy professions are currently enrolled. All academic programs have a national reputation for successfully preparing future educators and practitioners to work in traditional, non-traditional, and emerging practice areas.

The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate degree programs to over 28,000 students. The University of Utah is dedicated to both its teaching and research missions and is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the nation. The area is a haven for all those who love the great outdoors. Enjoy recreation and the wonders of nature in five national parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas, one national historic site, and six national forests, all located within a day’s drive of campus. Skiing and other winter sports are available at eight world-class resorts, as well as year-round hiking, camping, climbing, biking, fishing, rafting, and other pleasures in the mountains and canyons of numerous forests and wilderness area are available nearby. Salt Lake City affords easy access to a variety of cultural activities including professional ballet, modern dance, opera, symphony, theater, museums, art galleries, and the Cultural Celebration Center. You will also enjoy a wide diversity of restaurants and cafes, bars, live music venues, nightlife, shopping, and other such services. Opportunities to enjoy professional and collegiate sports, including basketball, football, baseball, hockey, gymnastics, and soccer are also abundant.

Position Available: Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Recreational Therapy in the Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies, College of Health. The position is a full-time, 9-month position starting July 1, 2024.

Qualifications: The applicant should have a Ph.D. ( ABD considered). The applicant must have active CTRS credentials and must be eligible for a State of Utah Therapeutic Recreation Specialist license. Candidates should demonstrate a record of research with established externally-funded research program or promising potential to establish an externally-funded research program. Experience teaching entry-level and master’s level recreational therapy students is preferred. The candidate will also demonstrate a history of personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare and health related professions with an understanding of how personal backgrounds and identities contribute to that effort within the context of an academicposition. Expectations of this candidate include the ability to demonstrate this commitment in all aspects of the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities: Engage in research/scholarly pursuits with external funding in an area of, or related to, recreational therapy, teach in the rigorous BS/BA and MS degree programs, engage in curriculum development, mentor entry-level (BS), post-professional (MS) graduate students, and Ph.D. students in the interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Science program, and provide university and professional service.

To apply for this position, please visit:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/153684

Please attach a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a current CV, a list of 3 references with contact information, all references must be outside of the University of Utah and its affiliates, and a copy of the last awarded degree or diploma as a pdf file under the “Applicant Document – Other” category.

Initial review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Additional questions may be addressed to Dr. Melissa L Zahl, Search Committee Chair, atmelissa.zahl@hsc.utah.edu.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

To apply for this position, please visit:

https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/153684

Please attach a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a current CV, a list of 3 references with contact information, all references must be outside of the University of Utah and its affiliates, and a copy of the last awarded degree or diploma as a pdf file under the “Applicant Document – Other” category.

Initial review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Additional questions may be addressed to Dr. Melissa L Zahl, Search Committee Chair, atmelissa.zahl@hsc.utah.edu.

Open Date 09/28/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03391F

Type Faculty