Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time) - School of Health Professions (Athletic Training)
University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS
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
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Various additional voluntary insurance plans
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick
- Ten paid holidays
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
- Paid time off for bereavement
- Paid time off for jury duty
- Paid time off for military service
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
- Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
