Assistant Professor of Practice

University of New Hampshire•Plymouth, NH

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About The Position

Plymouth State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice position that will support the Master of Science in Athletic Training and the Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences programs through teaching courses in both programs, serving as a clinical preceptor, and providing athletic training services for the athletics department. The MS degree in Athletic Training was established in 2002, and is a 2-year, 62-credit degree. The BS in Allied Health Sciences was designed to prepare students to pursue graduate education in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, among others. Qualified students in the BS in Allied Health Sciences may apply for early admission into the MS in AT, completing both programs in 3+2 (years). We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence in the classroom, service to the University, and collaboration with other faculty. The candidate will also be expected to advise undergraduate students. Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice Faculty positions are full time, 9-month, with benefits, and the teaching load is 30-32 credits per year.

Requirements

Current expertise in athletic training education and the profession.
Earned masters degree in Athletic Training, Education, Kinesiology or other related field with broad preparation for teaching and leadership in athletic training education.
Previous clinical athletic training experience.
Evidence of quality teaching experience.
BOC certification and eligibility for NH State License as an athletic trainer.
Interest in high impact learning in an undergraduate and graduate setting
Advanced clinical skills
Enthusiasm for interprofessional education and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Earned doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Education, Kinesiology or other related field.
instructor certification for BLS for Healthcare Provider experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching across programs in the School of Health: Teaching graduate courses in Athletic Training and undergraduate courses in Allied Health Sciences and / or across various related disciplines paralleling the applicant’s expertise in the School of Health. Depending on candidate expertise. Possible graduate courses may include Upper Extremity Evaluation; Administration in Athletic Training; Research in Athletic Training. Possible undergraduate courses may include Introduction to Allied Health Sciences; Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine; Nutrition (and/or others).
Undergraduate student advising is expected as well as the possibility of assisting graduate students with research projects.
Clinical Preceptor and Athletic Training services to varsity athletics teams: Serving as a clinical preceptor to students in the MS in AT program
Clinical mentor to AHS undergraduate students
Athletic trainer for 1-2 varsity athletics teams
Service to the School of Health and to the University