Teaching Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Master of Athletic Training Program within the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. The successful candidate will be a team-oriented clinician-educator joining the interprofessional faculty of the CAATE-accredited professional Master of Athletic Training program. Candidates should complement existing teaching strengths and support a culture of professional excellence.

The position teaches graduate courses in the Master of Athletic Training program and courses within the Exercise Science program. The faculty member develops and implements contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes; mentors, advises, and evaluates athletic training students; develops and implements assigned simulation and interprofessional activities; and provides service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Through teaching and service, the position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position, and on-campus presence is an essential function. Extensive in-person engagement, including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings, is required. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

Requirements

• Terminal degree from an accredited university in the area of specialization or a related field, conferred by the starting date.
• Evidence and/or promise of highly effective teaching and/or clinical instruction.
• Evidence and/or potential for service to the department, institution, and profession.
• Current BOC-AT certification.
• Eligible for an Arkansas athletic training license.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of full-time clinical experience.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Contemporary expertise in one or more of the following areas: rehabilitation, prevention and wellness, and/or performance enhancement.
• Experience mentoring and supervising athletic training students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in the Master of Athletic Training program and courses within the Exercise Science program.
• Develop and implement contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes.
• Mentor, advise, and evaluate athletic training students.
• Develop and implement simulation and interprofessional activities as assigned.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Participate in in-person activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.
• The University describes its workplace culture as promoting a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree