Assistant and Associate Professor, Athletic Training

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in athletic training within the Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences.

The role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, contributing to curriculum and accreditation, and mentoring students. The candidate will develop clinical experiences and engage in scholarly activity while supporting program growth and student success both on-campus

Formación

• Doctorate with specialization in athletic training; ABD acceptable if completed by summer 2027.
• BOC credential and eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
• Experience providing athletic training services to scholastic, intercollegiate, or professional athletes.
• Record of successful collegiate teaching (required for associate rank; desirable for assistant).
• Scholarly/creative work history; baseline for associate rank; foundation for assistant rank.

Responsabilidades

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in athletic training, exercise science, and health.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program accreditation efforts.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Foster clinical experiences placements through collaborations with medical/sport organizations.
• Engage in teaching and program activities evenings, summers, online, and weekends as needed.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Curriculum development

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Educación

Doctorate in Athletic Training

ABD acceptable (by Summer 2027)

BOC credential

Herramientas

Descripción del empleo

Position Responsibilities

• Teach courses in athletic training, exercise science, and health at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
• Contribute to program initiatives, curriculum development, and accreditation;
• Serve as a productive faculty member in all areas of university expectations (student intellectual development, scholarly activity, professional stewardship, and academic responsibility);
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain strong cohorts, including recruitment and selection processes;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Foster collaborative relationships with medical and sport organizations to develop clinical experience placements and opportunities for service to the profession.;
• Use technology to enhance student learning, increase access, maintain program data, and facilitate recruitment and retention efforts; and
• Engage in teaching and other program-related activities in the evenings, summers (this is a 12-month program), online, and occasional weekends, as needed.

About the College

To learn more about the Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/ceshs/.

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Benefits

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx.

Background Check

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Position Availability:

08/16/2027

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate with specialization in athletic training or closely related field (ABD with completion by summer 2027 will be considered);
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) credential;
• Eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in South Carolina;
• Experience as a provider of athletic training services to scholastic, intercollegiate, or professional athletes or other clinical sites;
• Record of successful collegiate teaching (required for associate rank and desired for assistant rank);
• Record of scholarly / creative work (required for associate rank and foundation to develop record is required at the assistant rank);
• Ability to work collaboratively with department colleagues and other members of the university community

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAATE accreditation procedures;
• Previous experience teaching in a CAATE-accredited program;
• Experience supervising and/or establishing athletic training clinical experiences;
• Demonstrated ability in the use of simulation, technology, and online learning for instructional purposes;
• Demonstrated ability to use technology for student record keeping and management;
• Experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds;
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: evidence-based practice, therapeutic interventions, administration, research and writing, and the implementation of standardized patients for instructional purposes.

Employment Conditions

The positions are full-time, nine-month, tenure-track with an expectation of summer employment paid based on credits taught and enrollment. The nine-month salary is commensurate with qualifications and rank.