Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time) - School of Health Professions (Athletic Training)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The part-time faculty member will teach within the athletic training program and contribute to its overall success by supporting the department’s mission and to grow the accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (AT) Program. Responsibilities include engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service in alignment with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise science, rehabilitation science, or related field.
Eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Kansas.
Certification and in good standing with the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).
Previous clinical practice in athletic training.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise science, rehabilitation science, or related field.
Experience with athletic training clinical education and teaching students at the master’s level.
Evidence of scholarship in education, athletic training, or related field in application materials.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Decision making skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas.
Develop, revise, and teach courses in the athletic training program that align with accreditation standards, reflect changes in the profession, and incorporate various perspectives.
Foster advanced and innovative teaching methods (e.g., team teaching, interprofessional education); coaching and mentoring students.
Participate in scholarly activity within contemporary expertise.
Provide service responsibilities as assigned within the School of Health Professions (SHP) and University committees; promote the SHP and KUMC mission and vision.
Participate in professional local/state/and national committees and/or elected positions.
Engage in interprofessional teaching, research, and service within the department, school, university, and community.
Assist the Program Director and AT faculty in maintaining accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and remaining complaint with the CAATE Standards for Professional Education.
Actively participate in recruiting, admitting, advising and mentoring students.
Participate in clinical practice as warranted.

Benefits

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.