Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance in Athletic Training
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 20, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Performance at Nebraska Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Athletic Training position to begin August 2023. Nebraska Wesleyan, located in Lincoln, the capital city of Nebraska, is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution with approximately 1,800 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Final rank upon hire will be determined by the Provost commensurate with experience and education.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee's dependents among other benefits.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an academic community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth within the context of a liberal arts education and in an environment of Christian concern.
Health and Human Performance Department Mission Statement:
Our mission is to foster the development of students' understanding and application of theoretical and practical science in the areas of health sciences, pedagogy, and sport management.
Athletic Training Program Mission Statement:
The Athletic Training Program at Nebraska Wesleyan University prepares students for a career in Athletic Training by providing them the skills and knowledge to practice in a variety of settings while allowing opportunities for intellectual and personal growth within the framework of a liberal arts education.
Responsibilities:
We encourage candidates who are prepared to teach courses in Athletic Training and Human Health and Performance with an opportunity to take over duties as clinical education coordinator. Courses may include Health Assessment, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Research and Statistics, Advanced Emergency Care or courses assigned by the department chair. Courses taught, and administrative assignments will be based on expertise. The didactic education component will involve working directly with graduate athletic training students once the undergraduate program is phased out. Additional roles may be available based on candidates' interests and expertise (clinical education coordinator, clinical duties, or course selection). The candidate will also assist in academic and career advisement of current undergraduate students and future graduate students and contribute to faculty governance.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Athletic Training (DAT) or related content area (PhD, EdD, DPT) from an accredited institution by August 2023 or near completion.
- Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Ability to be licensed as an athletic trainer in the State of Nebraska.
- Current professional rescuer CPR/AED certifications.
- Clinical Experience as a practice athletic trainer.
- Other specialized credentials. Examples include: NCSA/CSCS, EMT, CPR/AED Instructor, etc.
- Demonstrated commitment to engaging, innovative, and evidence-informed teaching incorporating diverse instructional methods.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research experiences.
- Have a teaching philosophy that incorporates diversity and inclusion.
- Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Dynamic and team-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities.
- Demonstrated engagement in scholarly and/or professional development activities.
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit the following to URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/
- a letter of interest outlining qualifications,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a teaching philosophy statement that demonstrates how they are able to enhance and embrace the University's core values of diversity and inclusion,
- unofficial graduate transcripts,
- the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references
Please visit the NWU website (https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/) for more information about our institution.