Assistant Professor, Kinesiology - Athletic Training

About the role

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Kinesiology - Athletic Training to begin as early as Fall 2027. The position is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. We are seeking a dynamic faculty member to assist in the continued development of a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training Program. This position will require teaching, research or creative activity, and service, and will serve as the third faculty line for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching master’s level Athletic Training classes in a CAATE accredited AT Program and maintaining compliance with CAATE accreditation standards
• Teaching in an accredited graduate Athletic Training program and an undergraduate kinesiology program designed to help students enter allied health professions
• Academic advising, mentorship, and research supervision for students in a MSAT Program
• Supporting activities and programs arranged for the recruitment, selection, and retention of students for the MSAT Program
• Assisting in the completion of necessary annual and self-study accreditation reports for CAATE, SACS-COC, and the university
• Active engagement in scholarship & creative activity
• Providing service to the university, community, and profession
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Curriculum and Instruction, or applicable field.
• Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Proven record of dedicated line of scholarship, including recent active engagement, publications, and/or potential for on-going research and other scholarly and creative activities
• Proven record in or interest in teaching in athletic training or applicable field.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification
• Current membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
• Proof of NPI number with appropriate health care field designation
• Eligibility for Texas AT Licensure or Current Texas AT License
• Documented clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training

Qualifications

• Documented fundable line of scholarship and/or record of receipt of grants
• Evidence of successful graduate and/or undergraduate teaching in a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program (previous 3-5 years)
• Experience working with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• Current knowledge of Athletic Training literature and CAATE requirements
• Evidence of outstanding organizational skills; as well as excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to global competency with the skills and experience to work with individuals from various backgrounds
• Knowledge and experience concerning Board of Certification (BOC) Approved Provider status
• CPR/AED/First Aid Professional Rescuer Instructor or BLS Instructor

Skills

• Evidence of outstanding organizational skills; as well as excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to global competency with the skills and experience to work with individuals from various backgrounds
• Knowledge and experience concerning Board of Certification (BOC) Approved Provider status
• CPR/AED/First Aid Professional Rescuer Instructor or BLS Instructor

Pay

$7,127.56 Monthly

Schedule

9-month tenure-track