HPERDS: Therapeutic Recreation (tenure-track)

Calvin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport (pending administrative approval), with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, beginning September 2008. 

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree in Recreation with a specialization or experience in Therapeutic Recreation and a proven record or demonstration of excellence in teaching and active scholarship. The candidate should also possess the kind of interpersonal skills that are needed to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and students in her or his role as a colleague and advisor. Applicants must conduct their work and lives as Christian role models, congruent with the teachings and practice of our sponsoring faith community, the Christian Reformed Church and be able to articulate how their faith interfaces with their professional discipline.

Preferred: Doctorate degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation with professional experience in therapeutic recreation and evidence of involvement with professional organizations.

Responsibilities:

Candidate is expected to teach major courses in the areas of recreation (specifically therapeutic recreation) and the physical education core (activity classes). Additional responsibilities will include service on department and college committees; advising recreation majors; and active participation in college, professional and public service.

Salary:

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Calvin:

Calvin College is a private, comprehensive liberal arts college in the Reformed tradition of historic Christianity. Established in 1876, Calvin College offers more than 80 majors and pre-professional programs, and has over 260 faculty and a student body of 4,300. The HPERDS Department has 18 full-time faculty representing several different disciplines including physical education, recreation, dance, health education, and exercise science. The department also includes 17 intercollegiate athletic teams, several club sports and an active intramural program. More information about the department can be found at: www.calvin.edu/academic/pe/

Application Procedure:

Screening of applicants will begin October 19, 2007 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is selected. Applications from North American minorities are strongly encouraged. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions, a 250-500 word personal faith statement, three current letters of reference which speak to your qualifications for the position and one letter of reference from a pastor who can speak to your Christian faith and commitment to:

• Dr. Don De Graaf, Chairperson
• Department of HPERDS
• Calvin College
• 3195 Knight Way SE
• Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Phone: 616-526-6225
• FAX: 616-526-6060
• E-mail: ddegraaf@calvin.edu

Last updated Wednesday, April 9, 2008