Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor & Clinical Education Coordinator

The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking a 12-month Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Athletic Training program. Serving as the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) graduate program, this position will oversee and plan the program's clinical education portion. This non-tenure track position will report directly to the Department Head.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and direction to advance clinical education (i.e. assessment of data, developing/opening new clinical placement sites, inviting new preceptors, etc.)
• Coordinate all aspects of athletic training clinical experiences and supplemental clinical experiences, including but not limited to:
• Initiate, update, and track affiliation agreements in coordination with the program director
• Oversee student clinical progression, particularly through clinical placements
• Complete evaluations, including student, preceptor, and clinical site evaluations
• Work with and engage preceptors, to include regular communication, selection, evaluation, professional development
• Utilize eValue as a clinical management platform to document student clinical experiences
• Aid with policy development related to clinical education

• Assist with maintaining compliance documentation for the health and safety of athletic training students (i.e. essential function standards, immunization/vaccination verification, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to advance the program goals and objectives and ensure an engaging experience for students
• Teach undergraduate and graduate athletic training courses
• Assist with innovative teaching approaches, including simulation
• Advise/mentor graduate athletic training students
• Guide student research projects, including evidence-based practice or original research
• Support the recruitment, selection, and retention of students for the undergraduate and MSAT Program
• Provide service to the university, department, community, and profession
• Demonstrate regular scholarly activity

This 12-month position at the rank of teaching assistant/associate professor has a preferred starting date of Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.