Assistant Professor

Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number 000011 Position Title Assistant Professor Classification Title Assistant Professor Department School of Kinesiology - MU2450 Job Description

The College of Health Professions is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to serve as nine-month Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the Athletic Training Education Program for the CAATE-accredited graduate program to begin August 2025.

The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Candidates interviewing on campus must submit unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) directly to the chair of the search committee, prior to an on-campus interview, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts of (undergraduate and graduate) to the chair of the search committee.

This position is will serve as the Undergraduate Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator while maintaining an ongoing collection of assessment data for accreditation consideration as well as complete university assessment reports.

Location MU - Marshall University Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree required; ABD/Terminal degree preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Evidence or potential of a scholarly line of research supporting publication, grant development, scholarly teaching and professional service. AT in good standing and three years BOC certification. Contemporary expertise in athletic training Additionally, the successful applicant is expected to have a strong commitment to mentor and professionally develop undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience teaching in an CAATE athletic training education program or similar administrative experience.
• Experience teaching athletic training related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and the use of current technology as appropriate.
• Clinical work experience as an AT)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1638F Open Date 02/24/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's Degree?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• CV or Resume
  
  

Optional Documents