Teaching Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. The position is for an in-person clinician-educator joining the faculty of the CAATE-accredited professional Master of Athletic Training program. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in athletic training and courses in the Exercise Science program; develop and use contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes; mentor, advise, and evaluate athletic training students; develop and implement assigned simulation and interprofessional activities; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

The position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. On-campus presence and extensive in-person engagement—including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings—are essential. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are also essential job duties. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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.
• Eligibility for an Arkansas athletic training license.

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 rehabilitation, prevention and wellness, and 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.
• Maintain an on-campus presence and participate in in-person activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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