Health & Human Performance - Athletic Training / Assistant or Associate Professor / Tenure-Track

Position Title : Health & Human Performance - Athletic Training / Assistant or Associate Professor / Tenure-Track

Department : School of Health & Human Performance

Term of Assignment : Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable :

FLSA Status : Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary : Competitive

Travel : Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties : This position will involve teaching predominantly graduate (with possibility of some undergraduate) courses in athletic training and possible related fields along with scholarship. This position also requires assistance with program accreditation, academic advising, and service. This is a campus based position. This position is currently not available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education : Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline / Degree Area : Athletic Training, Exercise Science / Kinesiology related area, or Health Science related areas

Required Specialized Training / Certifications : BOC Certification in good standing.

MI AT License (or eligible) in good standing.

Assistant Professor level requires : A Ph.D.

Associate Professor level requires : A Ph.D and must have held an Assistant or Associate position and present evidence of teaching, scholarship / professional development and service consistent with criteria established at NMU.

Required Minimum Work Experience : Evidence of the provision of athletic healthcare to patient populations. Evidence of a minimum of three years successful teaching at the university level. Evidence of research and scholarship. Ability to participate in student recruitment and retention.

Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor must have held an Assistant or Associate position and present evidence of teaching, scholarship / professional development and service consistent with criteria established at NMU.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties :

Ability to teach classroom and clinical-based courses at undergraduate and graduate levels (primarily courses within the CAATE-accredited MSAT program)

Comprehensive knowledge of CAATE Standards.

Ability to engage in scholarship and professional development.

Ability to develop and maintain a personal program of research and scholarship.

Ability to engage and participate in school, college, and university service.

Ability to supervise and mentor students as a clinical preceptor.

Ability to assist with AT policy / procedure development, implementation, and evaluation.

Ability to participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.

Ability to advise students for academic and career achievement.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications :

Ability to analyze and critique curriculum for the purpose of maintaining accreditation standards and ensuring contemporary relevant content.

BLS Instructor Certification

Other relevant certifications or specialized trainings

Experience with the use of multiple modalities for the purpose of teaching

3 or more years provision of athletic healthcare to patient population

3 or more years of teaching athletic training coursework at the collegiate level

Conveying oral and written information in understandable ways and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Clinical instruction and supervision of athletic training students.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants : Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV / Resume, letter of interest, and unofficial transcripts. The letter of interest may be uploaded in the teaching statement space.

Contact Information : Chris Kirk - Chair, ckirk@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.