What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Athletic Training and Exercise Science (Open Rank) position at University of Maine?
The University of Maine’s School of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Athletic Training in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applicants for an open rank lecturer in athletic training and exercise science to serve as the Coordinator of Clinical Education for athletic training. The selected applicant may be appointed as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer based on prior years of professional and/or teaching experience. The start date for the position is September 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- This position’s primary responsibilities are teaching classes related to Athletic Training.
- Prior experience teaching more broadly within adjacent exercise science areas is desirable but not required given the Masters of Athletic Training program’s 3 2 program linking it to an undergraduate exercise science concentration.
- Substantive teaching expertise related to clinical skill development is expected.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on Program, College, and University-wide committees. In addition, this position’s responsibilities include academic advising.
- The expected primary advising responsibilities would be for undergraduate students in the 3 2.
- All core athletic training faculty must also participate in the assessment and maintenance of CAATE standards for our program. Candidates would also be expected to serve as coordinator of clinical education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both in-person on the Orono campus and online.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
- The position requires either (1) a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Athletic Training or in a related area or (2) a master’s degree in Athletic Training or another relevant field and at least five years of relevant teaching and/or professional experience.
- In all cases, successful candidates will be required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, be in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC,) and be eligible for Maine state licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
- Exceptionally well-qualified candidates will be considered for appointment as a senior or principal lecturer where the evidence of exceptional qualification would be provided by some combination of: years of professional experience as an athletic trainer; years of instructional experience as a faculty member in athletic training; and/or a record of accomplished service as program director and/or clinical coordinator.
- Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students and supervising athletic training students in a clinical setting is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship that reflects courtesy, civility, mutual respect and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 9, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.