The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) at Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of HHPR.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, primarily Therapeutic Recreation.
Perform departmental, college and university service.
Maintain a record of scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess or be pursuing a terminal degree in Recreation or related discipline.
Hold at least one degree in Recreation
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible for acquisition of CTRS credentials within 6 months of hire.
Potential for success in teaching, scholarship and service.
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Recreation or related discipline.
Hold at least one degree in Recreation.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Professional experience working with individuals with special needs.
A record of successful college teaching, scholarly activities and service endeavors.
Position Start Date: August 11, 2014
Salary: Competitive
The Following Background Checks Are Required: Criminal
Department Description:
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) provides both undergraduate and graduate programs for students from the four-state region of southeast Kansas, and portions of Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The department has over 400 majors, offers undergraduate degrees in Recreation, Physical Education and Exercise Science, a graduate degree in HHPR, and has eleven full-time faculty members.
For more information see the Health, Human Performance & Recreation Department web page at: http://www.pittstate.edu/college/education/health/
Additional Information: Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 7,400 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information see: http://www.pittstate.edu. Pittsburg has a population of approximately 19,000 residents is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information see: http://www.pittks.org.
Application Process:
Send electronic applications to Laura Covert (lcovert@pittstate.edu)
Please attach 1) a letter of application describing relevant experiences and interest in the position; 2) vita and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 3) three letters of recommendation, and three additional references with names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. This position is contingent upon funding. Only completed on-line faculty profiles with attached documents will be considered for this position.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Ms. Laura Covert, Search Committee Chair
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762-7557
(620) 235-4670
lcovert@pittstate.edu