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About The Position

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree, or completion of doctoral degree requirements, in athletic training and/or a related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment.
• Experience in administration and teaching in a CAATE-accredited athletic training program (professional, post-professional, or residency).
• Five years of experience as a BOC-Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Current Board of Certification recognition as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Eligible to be licensed in Indiana as an athletic trainer.
• Current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in Athletic Training Program Administration/Accreditation, such as Program Director, Coordinator of Clinical Education, or core faculty.
• Experience and familiarity with CAATE standards and accreditation requirements.
• Teaching or clinical expertise in musculoskeletal evaluation.
• NPI number.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Graduate Athletic Training program.
• Provide strategic leadership and administration for the program, ensuring compliance with CAATE standards and institutional policies.
• Direct program planning, curriculum development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Guide faculty in assessment, curriculum mapping, and accreditation activities.
• Oversee student recruitment, marketing, admissions, retention, academic advising, and Board of Certification outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education to integrate didactic and clinical training.
• Manage program budgets, facilities, equipment, and technology.
• Serve as the program’s primary liaison and representative to institutional stakeholders and external professional organizations.

Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Ball State covers 90 percent of the employee’s child’s or children’s undergraduate tuition at Ball State, beginning on the employee’s first day.
• Eligible participants in the MakeMyMove relocation program may receive up to $5,000 cash for relocation, co-working space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted Ball State Athletics tickets, help connecting to local resources, an opportunity for board participation, and a six-month YMCA membership. Eligibility and benefits may vary.