Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The College of Nursing & Health Professions is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual to assume the responsibilities of Program Director of our Master's Degree Program in Athletic Training (MAT).

• Direction of Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program/Associate Professor, including budget management and resource allocation, Program faculty supervision, student recruitment and retention, and maintaining CAATE accreditation compliance.
• Teaching and advising, primarily in the MAT curriculum.
• Mentoring master's student research in area(s) of expertise.
• Additional scholarly activities and internal/external professional service expectations typical of a tenure‑track university faculty member, consistent with rank.
• Other academic administrative leadership consistent with MAT Program Director duties, such as curriculum development, maintaining clinical partner and other stakeholder relationships, working with the medical director and other healthcare professionals, addressing legal and ethical issues related to the Program, and representing the Program and college at internal and external events as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Evidence of quality teaching and the ability to effectively mentor graduate students.
Record of a clear scholarly focus, with the potential to attract external funding.
History of, or potential for, academic leadership in a Master of Athletic Training Program.

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Additional hours as requested/needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Please submit
1) a current curriculum vita;
2) a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position and leadership philosophy;
3) names and contact information of 3-5 professional references; and
4) unofficial copies of all collegiate transcripts.

Earned doctorate in a field related to athletic training, curriculum, and instruction.

Must be BOC certified and eligible for AR state licensure. Minimum of 8 years of documented experience in the field of athletic training. Experience must include some combination of clinical practice as an athletic trainer and academic experience as an athletic training educator.

Scholarship agenda and at least three years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the post‑secondary level.

Prior administrative experience in the direction or clinical coordination of a CAATE accredited program is highly desirable, including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.