Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training

Job Posting Number

202310NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College

College of Education

Department/School

Dept of Health & Human Performance

Position Description

The Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ), invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training.

University :
Founded in 1899 as a small teaching college, Texas State University is now home to 38,644 students. The university holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain eligibility for the State of Texas’ National Research University Fund and the Carnegie R1 designation.

Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos river. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities. The campus is situated within a public school district that is attended by more than 50 percent Latinx students.

Department:
The Department of Health and Human Performance ( HHP ) at Texas State University, a Hispanic -Serving Institution ( HIS ), invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training. The Department of HHP serves approximately 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in athletic training, exercise and sport science, public health, and recreation. The department offers a CAATE -accredited Master of Science degree in Athletic Training. Athletic training (AT) faculty also teach undergraduate courses in the pre-rehabilitation sciences ( PRS ) concentration of the Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science degree.

This is a non-tenure line faculty appointment of 5 years, contingent on funding, evaluation, and departmental needs. A clinical faculty may be reappointed in the clinical track for one or more terms. The primary responsibilities are to provide education in AT and PRS, direct clinical laboratory and experiential learning, and share professional expertise with students.

Clinical faculty teach courses emphasizing skills essential to professional practice, direct students’ clinical and experiential learning, assess clinical skills and readiness for professional practice, participate in scholarly and professional engagement, contribute to program development and/or other areas of practical application, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Clinical faculty are individuals who have elected to maintain their primary practice credentials and skills, which can specifically contribute to the academic programs particularly in the practice-based areas.

Candidates should share our commitment to educational equity and high-quality education of students from currently and historically undeserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Athletic Training or a related field before the appointment.
• Current Certified Athletic Trainer ( ATC ) certification, or equivalent state license, for a minimum of five years, to demonstrate current and contemporary competence.
• Significant years (normally more than five beyond entry level) of full-time experience with paid work as an ATC, post-certification/licensure for a minimum of five years, and potential for significant professional growth.
• Experience in teaching at the university level.
• Evidence of scholarship through relevant professional presentations, workshops, or publications related to the practice of AT.
• Demonstrated service and leadership related to the practice of AT via relevant professional and/or community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical AT experience at both university and high school levels.
• Clinical certifications related to the practice of AT and PRS (e.g., CPR / AED, phlebotomy, IASTM, etc.).
• Supervision of student research related to AT and PRS .
• Leadership in AT and PRS community and educational events.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39945 .

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by September 30, 2022.

1. A letter of application expressing your interest in the position including a detailed and supported explanation of how you meet the required and preferred qualifications,
2. A curriculum vitae,
3. Names and contact information of three references, and
4. Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting universities. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
   
   

If you have questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Darcy Downey, at dd09@txstate.edu .

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Spring 2023

Posting Date

09/27/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

09/30/2022

Close Date

09/30/2022

Open Until Filled?

No

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39945

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an earned doctorate in Athletic Training or a related field with an anticipated completion prior to date of hire?
   • Yes, I have an earned doctorate in Athletic Training or a related field.
   • Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to date of hire.
   • No.
2. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
4. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)