Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time) - School of Health Professions (Athletic Training)

Department:

SHP Physical Therapy & Rehab Science (PTRSAT)

Athletic Training

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-time) - School of Health Professions (Athletic Training)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The part-time faculty member will teach within the athletic training program and contribute to its overall success by supporting the department’s mission and to grow the accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (AT) Program. Responsibilities include engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service in alignment with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Maintain contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas.
• Develop, revise, and teach courses in the athletic training program that align with accreditation standards, reflect changes in the profession, and incorporate various perspectives.
• Foster advanced and innovative teaching methods (e.g., team teaching, interprofessional education); coaching and mentoring students.
• Participate in scholarly activity within contemporary expertise.
• Provide service responsibilities as assigned within the School of Health Professions (SHP) and University committees; promote the SHP and KUMC mission and vision.
• Participate in professional local/state/and national committees and/or elected positions.
• Engage in interprofessional teaching, research, and service within the department, school, university, and community.
• Assist the Program Director and AT faculty in maintaining accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and remaining complaint with the CAATE Standards for Professional Education.
• Actively participate in recruiting, admitting, advising and mentoring students.
• Participate in clinical practice as warranted.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise science, rehabilitation science, or related field.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licensures:

• Eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Kansas.
• Certification and in good standing with the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC).
  
  

Work Experience:

• Previous clinical practice in athletic training.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Doctorate in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise science, rehabilitation science, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Experience with athletic training clinical education and teaching students at the master’s level
• Evidence of scholarship in education, athletic training, or related field in application materials.
  
  

Skills

• Communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Decision making skills.
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time