"Clinical Educator / Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Recreation (F0317)"

About Longwood University

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description

The Department of Health, Recreation, and Kinesiology in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is seeking a full-time instructor in Therapeutic Recreation (F0317) at the rank of Clinical Educator (non-tenure track) or Assistant Professor (tenure-track). The position begins in August 2025, but a start date can be negotiated for January 2026.

The Therapeutic Recreation program offers a broad and rigorous academic curriculum that prepares students for post-graduate studies as well as excelling as practitioners in the field. The program has been accredited for 40 years and maintains a high academic standard and program reputation in the discipline of Therapeutic Recreation.

The successful candidate must have the ability to teach undergraduate courses, which may include teaching online. In addition to the primary responsibility of innovative undergraduate teaching, faculty are also expected to supervise clinical experiences, advise and mentor students, and participate in scholarship and service at the department and university level. In the letter of application, candidates are asked to comment on how they see themselves contributing to the current and future focus of the Therapeutic Recreation program. Attention will go to the candidates who are willing to collaborate with other faculty, demonstrate the enthusiasm for the field, and have a desire to serve the local community in providing recreation therapy partnerships.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• As Clinical Educator, earned master's degree in Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• As Assistant Professor, a terminal degree in Recreational Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation or related field. ABD will be considered with appointment at the rank of Instructor.
• Current CTRS certification
• Evidence of experience in the profession of Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation
• Evidence of being able to teach to NCTRC and COAPRT competencies
• Commitment to the mission, values, and vision of Longwood University and the College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
• A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.

Additional Information

This position is a full-time, instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 7/16/2025. To apply, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach:

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant’s ability to succeed in teaching undergraduate students

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