F99741 Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance/Athletic Training, Tahlequah

Description of Position

The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Northeastern State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance/Athletic training.

Responsibilities

1. Twelve hours teaching load of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
2. Participate in college and department recruitment and retention efforts.
3. Participate in curriculum development and accreditation processes (CAATE).
4. Advise students within the department and
5. Maintain scheduled office hours.
6. Engage in scholarly activities internally or externally.
7. Collaborate effectively with department and college members.
8. Provide service to the department, the College, and the University.
9. Collaborate with the MAT Program Director on all recruitment and retention efforts specific to the MAT program.
10. Support the MAT Program Director and Director of Clinical Education in curricular planning, compliance with CAATE standards and Higher Learning Commission requirements.

Qualifications

1. A doctoral degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training or a related field is required. Applicants who are in the process of completing their terminal degree and/or who are ABD will be considered.
2. BOC certification in good standing and eligible for Oklahoma State Licensure.
3. Two years of clinical athletic training practice/experience are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Evidence of effective teaching and scholarly work in exercise science/athletic training.
2. Capacity to teach across program levels (bachelor’s and master’s)
3. Ability to teach via instructional delivery methods including face-to-face, service-learning, and online.
4. Previous college/university teaching experience in an Athletic Training program.
5. Experience with CAATE accreditation and clinical education coordination.

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, the applicant will be required to upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An official/certified transcript is required upon employment. Please address all questions to the department chair (Dr. MooSong Kim) at kimm@nsuok.edu or 918-444-3217.

Annual salary $56,130.00 with excellent benefits
Projected hire date: 01/11/2027
Applications accepted until: 11/08/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m. on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.