Assistant Professor of Athletic Training (Tenure Track)

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Position Purpose: The School of Health Sciences at Aurora University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. The candidate will be instrumental in furthering the graduate athletic training program’s objective of providing students with outstanding classroom and experiential learning opportunities to become highly competent and productive clinicians. The candidate will possess experience and knowledge across the domains of athletic training. In addition, the candidate will contribute by teaching within the undergraduate exercise science program. This position is a 9-month academic appointment with the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning fall of 2024.

Essential Job Functions: Primary responsibilities will be teaching within the university’s dynamic and highly respected CAATE-accredited graduate athletic training program and exercise science program. Primary responsibilities also include teaching and mentoring graduate athletic training students. In addition, active engagement in professional activity, institutional service, program assessment, and assisting in the maintenance of CAATE standards are all expected.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education: Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in athletic training or an equivalent field by appointment date. Doctorally prepared candidates are preferred and ABD candidates will be considered as well.

Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Board of Certification (BOC) athletic trainer in good standing, and must hold or be eligible for state of Illinois licensure as an athletic trainer.

Skills: Demonstrate commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, and/or presentation skills. Commitment to staying current in the field. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in an accredited athletic training program.

Physical Requirements: Ability to interact with individuals, either in person or via technology. Ability to be physically present in class and during office hours. Ability to stand next to and lift laboratory equipment. Ability to demonstrate physical activities.

All benefit-eligible faculty positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted). Electronic applications welcomed.

Applicants should include their teaching philosophy and diversity statement in the cover letter. Full consideration will be given to applications received by April 1, 2024. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated the appointments will begin fall 2024.

Inquiries about this position can be directed to the Graduate Director of Athletic Training, Dr. Megan Beard ([email protected] ).

If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission.

Please submit application materials as follows:

Hardcopy submissions:
Faculty Search, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506

Electronic submissions:
[email protected]

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.