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Adjunct Faculty - Recreational Therapy Program -Therapeutic and Clinical Health

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026
Adjunct Faculty - Recreational Therapy Program -Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information), unofficial transcripts, and current licenses and credentials.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer Hinton, Director, Recreational Therapy Program at jlhinton@wcu.edu.
Posting Details
Posting Information

Posting Number
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34529
Classification Title Adjunct Faculty
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Recreational Therapy Program -Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care
Department Therapeutic and Clinical Healthcare
Salary Range
Position Summary
Applications are currently invited for part-time instructors in the Recreational Therapy program housed in the Department of Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care.

The Therapeutic and Clinical Health Care commonly has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings.

These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and discipline. These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master's or doctoral degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration (minimum 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline.
  • Current NCTRC certification.
  • Current North Carolina recreational therapy license or be eligible for the North Carolina recreational therapy license.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Posting Text

Open Date 10/25/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information), unofficial transcripts, and current licenses and credentials.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jennifer Hinton, Director, Recreational Therapy Program at jlhinton@wcu.edu.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. List of references
  5. Licenses or Certifications
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
    • Indeed.com
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Other

Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition, Western Carolina University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.


 

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