Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Mount Pleasant, MI
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Athletic Training program at Central Michigan University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position, beginning in August 2025, focuses on teaching, mentoring, and contributing to research and service within the institution and the broader community. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the athletic training program and will be expected to demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses primarily within the CAATE-accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program.
- Teach courses within the undergraduate and graduate athletic training curriculum.
- Participate in school, college, university, and professional service.
- Conduct research and other scholarly activities.
- Assist with maintaining the athletic training policy and procedures manual.
- Participate in student recruitment and retention.
- Potential to teach supplemental, summer courses.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in athletic training or related field.
- 3 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- An established or directed research/scholarly agenda that is competitive for external funding.
- Clinical instruction and supervision of students in an athletic training setting.
- 3 years of experience as a BOC athletic trainer.
- Current BOC certification, in good standing.
- Current or eligible for athletic training licensure in Michigan.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice-to-haves
- PhD or EdD in athletic training or related field.
- Familiarity with CAATE standards.
- Experience supervising student research projects leading to presentations and/or publication.
- Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations.
- Experience with technology (e.g., Learning Management Systems, E-value) and electronic medical record software (e.g., Epic).
Benefits
- Attractive benefits package available.
