Adjunct Faculty Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness

Adjunct Faculty Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness

Location

York, PA

Job Type

Faculty, Part Time

Job Number

202600092

Division

School of Nursing & Health Professionals

Department

Health Professions

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 AM Eastern

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Position Summary

Job Description:

The Department of Health Professions is seeking to hire a qualified adjunct faculty candidate to teach one or more classes in the Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness major. Adjunct faculty are expected to instruct students in a classroom setting, providing support and guidance, and evaluating the completion of learning outcomes.

Outcome:

Teach Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness courses such as REC 101 Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society, REC 205 Foundations of Outdoor Leadership, REC 200 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation & Wellness, REC 230 Connecting Leisure, Health and Wellness, REC 305 Adventure Program Leadership, REC 450 Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness Administration, or REC 491 Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation and Wellness.

Essential Functions

• Plan educational sessions (lectures, experiential learning, in-class assignments, etc.) for each week based on course objectives
• Design assessments (quizzes, exams, projects, papers, etc.) to measure student learning based on course objectives
• Attends class weekly, adhering to the college calendar for the semester
• Evaluates and provides feedback to students in a timely manner
• Keeps the Associate Dean informed of all issues and concerns.
• Meets deadlines for submitting grades and other required documentation for the course/program/department

Experience and Education Required

• Master's degree required
• At least one degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or related field
• Prior teaching experience at the college level is preferred
• Expertise and experience working in the therapeutic recreation, community recreation, outdoor recreation, wellness management, or similar field required

Required Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications include the ability to communicate with students. Must also be able to apply supervisory skills, motivate students, be personable and professional, have patience with and understanding of students, and be able to learn and apply new concepts and ideas. The candidate must be able to work with Canvas LMS or be willing to learn before the start of the semester.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York Colleges Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.

Part-time employees are eligible to make elective retirement contributions on a pretax basis as described in the colleges Retirement Benefit Plan.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Do you have experience teaching in higher education?

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• No

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Do you have the ability to teach on campus?

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• No

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Do you have a Masters degree or higher, with one degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, wellness management, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have full-time experience in the field of recreation, therapeutic recreation, wellness, outdoor recreation, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Employer York College of Pennsylvania

Address 441 Country Club Road

York, Pennsylvania, 17403

Phone 717-815-1320

Website https://www.ycp.edu/