Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This 9-month clinical resident contract position is available August 17, 2026, with summer administration and teaching responsibilities for additional pay. Responsibilities include directing clinical education experiences, teaching athletic training courses, and providing university and professional service. This position serves as a core faculty member in the MAT program and fulfills the role of Director of Clinical Education (DCE). This position will also serve a support role with the Masters in Sport Leadership internships and teaching undergraduate course(s) in their area of expertise within the department. This position reports to the Chair of the Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences Department and works in collaboration with the Program Director of the MAT program. The clinical faculty member will work collaboratively with other program faculty, preceptors, administrators, and external athletic training and health care constituencies. Candidates who are innovative and value a collaborative, dynamic, and comprehensive approach to instruction and athletic training practice are encouraged to apply. This is a face-to-face position at The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. Clinical faculty appointments are 1-year, renewable contracts upon successful annual review. Multi-year contracts are possible after the 3rd year of continuation with the continued renewal based on performance, departmental needs.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience as a BOC-certified athletic trainer. Previous clinical practice experience in athletic training
Experience with administration or teaching in a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program (professional or post-professional).
Experience in curriculum development and evaluation
Knowledge of assessment practices
Certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and in good standing with the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
Have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
Possess Oklahoma state licensure as an Athletic Trainer at time of employment (or eligible for licensure).
Certification in First Aid, CPR & AED.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree in Athletic Training and/or field from an accredited college or university.
Evidence of professional development that results in contemporary expertise in athletic training.
Experience in Athletic Training Program Administration, such as Program Director or Coordinator of Clinical Education.
Experience and familiarity with CAATE standards and accreditation requirements.
Contemporary expertise in critical incident management.
Effective administrative and communication skills.
Previous teaching experience as instructor of record or teaching assistant at the undergraduate level.
Familiarity with active learning strategies, laboratory safety instruction, or course management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

Responsibilities

Oversee student clinical progression
Coordinates student assignment to athletic training clinical experiences and supplemental clinical experiences
Clinical site evaluations
Student evaluations
Regular communication with preceptors, including professional development as it relates to their role as a preceptor
Preceptor selection and evaluation
Participate in departmental teaching meetings, training, and professional development activities related to pedagogy.
Contribute to assessment efforts and continuous improvement of undergraduate curricula.
Perform other instructional or academic service duties as assigned by the department.